The Backyard Bird Chronicles
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Average rating4.5
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Average rating4.5
Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, author Amy Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world.
In 2016, Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds visiting her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater—an opportunity to savor quiet moments during a volatile time, connect to nature in a meaningful way, and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired.
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This is a beautiful book with Amy Tan's lovely drawings. She is so talented! And the day by day diary entries about her bird visitors is charming, if a bit too detailed for a normal sit-down-and-read-this- whole-book – at least for me. I found myself jumping and skimming around, but found the details and images delightful. Perhaps if I had more patience ... which is what one needs to enjoy the fruits of backyard birding.
