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The Backyard Bird Chronicles
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Original price was: $35.00.$29.49Current price is: $29.49.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature, and the beauty around us that hides in plain sight, written and illustrated by the best-selling author of The Joy Luck Club • With a foreword by David Allen Sibley
“Unexpected and spectacular” —Ann Patchett, best-selling author of These Precious Days
“The drawings and essays in this book do a lot more than just describe the birds. They carry a sense of discovery through observation and drawing, suggest the layers of patterns in the natural world, and emphasize a deep personal connection between the watcher and the watched. The birds that inhabit Amy Tan’s backyard seem a lot like the characters in her novels.” —David Allen Sibley, from the foreword
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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The Backyard Bird Chronicles
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Original price was: $35.00.$29.49Current price is: $29.49.
Zelda –
The book itself is absolutely lovely and charming. However, I advise buying from your local bookstore since Amazon takes well over 2 months to ship and deliver it. Also, was shipped in a plastic shipping envelope that had zero padding so the corners and spine are damaged. I should return it, but I waited so long for it that I’ll keep it.
Patrick Ducklow –
Drawings and writing are engaging. A great way to understand the life of a bird.
Judy T –
Excellent book full of charming stories, artwork and tidbits about birds. Giving it 4 stars due to poor condition of the package and book.
Justyne –
Amy Tan never disappoints. This is a must-have for anyone who enjoys birds and birding. The writing is superb as always, and the drawings are beautiful. Highly recommended.
Pamela Free –
She loves it! Said she’s barely started reading & is unable to put it down. The drawings are wonderful. 100% happy I purchased this book. It has made my friend very happy.
Amazon Customer –
Good suggestions and lots of good sketches.
Joanna –
This beautiful book never reached my friend. Amazon said it was delivered but she did not get it and I have not been able to get a refund and resend the gift to her.
LeonCarapetyan –
I bought one copy and now have purchased 3 more for gifts. This is an interest new writing direction for the author.
Kindle Customer –
I had the book sent directly to my daughter.
She loves the book but because it was just sent in thin packing the book is damaged as you can see on the photo. The book was not cheap so I feel sorry about the shape it arrived in.
Is there any refund possible?
Celtic Snake –
After hearing Amy Tan discuss the book in an NPR interview on 06/10/24, I rushed home to order it, and today (08/06/24) it finally arrived.
It was definitely worth the wait, and the price. It is beautiful, it is amusing, it is informative, and altogether it is even more delightful than I had anticipated.
This is a somewhat belated Father’s Day present so I’m ordering one now for my D-I-L’s October birthday, with fingers crossed that it will be delivered in time. (And even if it’s late it will be well worth the wait.)
Rosanna DeMarco –
I love my birds in my own backyard but Amy Tan inspires all of us to dig deeper in our observations while creating a memory of beauty in the ups and downs of the natural world.
Suzanne –
A wonderful book for any bird lover present or future! Amy Tan’s playful but astute observations of her neighborhood birds, not to mention her beautiful illustrations, are bite sized pleasures…comfort food for those of us who have been watching birds for years; delightful bait for others to get the birding bug. I’ll be putting this book in several stockings this year.