Alex is an African Gray Parrott; Irene is a biological scientist who for 30 years worked with Alex the parrot to overturn our preconceptions about animal minds. Together, Irene and Alex proved that a parrot could understand language, mathematical concepts and could demonstrate thought and intention. We live in a world populated by thinking, conscious creatures. For Irene, it was a battle to get her worked accepted and in spite of this, her work – and Alex – became widely known. Privately, Irene the scientist developed a strong emotional bond that went beyond science. Alex and Me is a charming and intriguing narrative that uncovers a world that few of us knew existed.