Odd Birds, Ian Harding
Odd Birds, Ian Harding
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Odd Birds

Author: Ian Harding

Narrator: Ian Harding

Unabridged: 5 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/02/2017


Synopsis

"Harding fondly shares observant moments in nature, during which his love of animals is evident in his pleasant tone punctuated by moments of awe." — AudioFile Magazine

This program is read by the author.

A 7-time Teen Choice Award Winner on Freeform's most-watched series, Pretty Little Liars … A social media influencer with over 7 million followers … An avid birdwatcher? Yes, you read that correctly. Ian Harding is all of these things, and so much more. In this memoir, explore the unexpected world of a young celebrity through the lens of his favorite pastime — birding.

Odd Birds is more than just a Hollywood memoir or tell-all. At its heart, this audiobook is a coming-of-age story in which Ian wrestles with an ever evolving question— how can he still be himself, while also being a celebrity. Each humorous and heartfelt story features a particular bird—sometimes literal, at other times figurative. Using this framework, Ian explores a variety of topics, including growing up, life as a television actor and nature lover, and whether it is better to shave or wax one’s chest for an on-screen love scene.

A funny and heartwarming window into Ian’s life, Odd Birds is a must-listen for fans of nature writing and memoir alike.

About Ian Harding

Born in Heidelberg, Germany, to a US military family, IAN HARDING discovered acting at a young age. He attended Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama and moved to LA shortly after graduating to pursue acting and writing. He is best known for his role as Ezra Fitz on Freeform’s (formerly known as ABC Family) Pretty Little Liars, for which he has won seven Teen Choice awards. Ian is passionate about birdwatching and nature, and he tries to spend as much time outdoors as humanly possible.


Reviews

Goodreads review by John

I expected this to be a vapid, silly cash-grab, but it's actually fairly enjoyable. Ian Harding doesn't have much life experience to draw upon and write about (as a good-looking, world-traveling, educated, straight, white guy, he doesn't have a whole lot of adversity to overcome), but the device of......more

Goodreads review by Sara

"(...) It's similar to the pain you experience when reading a book that has really moved you. You feel the pages thinning as you near the back cover. You love the book, so you want to keep reading, but you know that the more you read the closer you are to being finished, to not getting to read that......more

Goodreads review by Marisa

As a fan of Pretty Little Liars I had to support Ian Harding and see what his book was all about. I won't lie I was a little skeptical knowing it was about birds but, I'm so glad I took the chance! This book is heartwarming, well written and gives an insight into his life and how birding has always......more

Goodreads review by Brooke

I actually don't read a lot of "fun" memoirs. Most of them deal with heavy subjects or are just so airy that's eye-roll after side-eye. ODD BIRDS was a breath of fresh air in that Ian's memoir is light-hearted but not so shallow that you feel like you wasted your time. Sure, overall it could have be......more


Quotes

"[Ian Harding's] voice warmly narrates the wonder of birding throughout his life...Harding fondly shares observant moments in nature, during which his love of animals is evident in his pleasant tone punctuated by moments of awe. Sometimes the birding trips don't go as planned, and Harding expertly tells hilarious anecdotes in just the right deadpan tone." -AudioFile