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Enslaved by Ducks by Tarte, Bob is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Enslaved by Ducks about?
The book that Entertainment Weekly called "hilarious," Publishers Weekly declared "a true pleasure," Booklist called "heartwarming," and the Dallas Morning News praised as "rich and funny" is now available in paperback. When Bob Tarte bought a house in rural Michigan, he was counting on a tranquil haven. Then Bob married Linda. She wanted a rabbit, which seemed innocuous enough until the bunny chewed through their electrical wiring. And that was just the beginning. Before long, Bob found himself constructing cages, buying feed, clearing duck waste, and spoon-feeding a menagerie of furry and feathery residents. His life of quiet serenity vanished, and he unwittingly became a servant to a relentlessly demanding family. "They dumbfounded him, controlled and teased him, took their share of his flesh, stole his heart" ( Kirkus Reviews ). Whether commiserating with Bob over the fate of those who are slaves to their animals or regarding his story as a cautionary tale about the rigors of animal ownership, readers on both sides of the fence have found Tarte's story of his chaotic squawking household irresistible--and irresistibly funny. From Publishers Weekly Knowing little a
Who reads Enslaved by Ducks?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Tarte, Bob
- Publisher
- Algonquin Books
- Published
- 2003
- Language
- EN
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Nature, Pet Memoirs, Stem
- Rating
- 3.42 / 5 (2,092 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-13
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