WE SHOULD ALL BE BIRDS A Memoir

Brian Buckbee gives his memoir a careful, unadorned narration. He pulls listeners in close as he weaves the story of his encounter with an injured pigeon in Montana after the loss of his partner and the onset of a debilitating neurological condition. As Buckbee describes taking in the bird he eventually names Two-Step, his pacing reflects the slowed, pensive tone of days shaped by grief and loss. He recounts the transformation of his home into a small rescue space as he begins caring for other birds and strengthening his bond with Two-Step. These hopeful elements contrast with the parallel decline of his own health. Sharing the weight of these events with listeners, Buckbee is hopeful and resigned as Two-Step is prepared for release. [Published: JANUARY 2026]