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Penguin Bloom

By: Cameron Bloom, Bradley Trevor Greive
Narrated by: Richard Roxburgh, Edwina Wren
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Penguin Bloom is an extraordinary true story full of hope and courage, featuring Cameron Bloom's captivating narrative by New York Times best-selling author Bradley Trevor Greive.

Penguin the Magpie is a global social media sensation. People the world over have fallen in love with the stunning and deeply personal images of this rescued bird and her human family. But there is far more to Penguin's story than meets the eye. It begins with a shocking accident, in which Cameron's wife, Sam, suffers a near fatal fall that leaves her paralysed and deeply depressed.

Into their lives comes Penguin, an injured magpie chick abandoned after she fell from her nest. Penguin's rescue and the incredible joy and strength she gives Sam and all those who helped her survive demonstrates that, however bleak things seem, compassion, friendship and support can come from unexpected quarters, ensuring there are always better days ahead.

This plucky little magpie reminds us all that no matter how lost, fragile or damaged we feel, accepting the love of others and loving them in return will help to make us whole.

©2016 The Lost Bear Company Pty Ltd and Cameron Bloom Photography Pty Ltd (P)2016 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Inspiring Heartfelt
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A wonderful story of love, hope and finding light in such loss.

Unfortunately I didn’t enjoy Richard Roxburgh’s narration.

Such a wonderful story of hope and love

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Incredible, eye opening & heart wrenching. Worth the read. At first I was a little disappointed it was such a short book, but it’s totally worth purchasing.
I hope this book helps to heal others and opens the eyes of those who will hopefully see PEOPLE not just wheelchair.

Eye opening

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Amazing story. Real. Handy to know what to do to help and being involved and how to help

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Heart breaking and uplifting all at once. Well written and great narration by Richard Roxburgh and Edwina Wren.

Amazing story.

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it's really a wonderful story of regaining life of an animal and human supporting each other. it's easy to listen cannot leave to rest until finished.

Inspirational story of Regaining life

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inspiring and Honest account of a tragedy and the way a Bird saved a life and a family!

Loved it! Inspiring & Honest

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How love and sheer guts and determination made the unthinkable tragedy a life lesson for others

Touching true story

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A very touching and inspirational story well told. What it means to be true to yourself and loved ones in the most unimaginable circumstances.

Very heartfelt

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This is how little simple things can show us the path to hope. Very inspiring, deep and sublime... nuff said. Now turn the page!.

Very touching story. Read it!.

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So many people told me I needed to go see this film, I’m more of a book girl! I am surrounded by cheeky magpies that visit me daily - this story is absolutely beautiful - highly recommended 👌🏼

Absolutely beautiful

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