Conversations with a Gosling, the Accidental Goose Written and Illustrated by John Hewitt M.D; ABEM A mixture of short stories shows the bond of a goose and humans. With Ponteuf, the goose, being able to talk, the devotion to his fellow human is touching. Ponteuf learns many lessons during his conversations with John, his caretaker. He is full of punchlines, and Ponteuf’s quirky thoughts are sure to make you laugh. The inspiration of conservation of species was inspired by Jacques Cousteau.