#1&n bsp\;NEW YORK TIMES \;BESTSELLER &bull\; From the author of \; The Joy Luck Club \;comes a gorgeous and witty exploration of bir ding and nature. This inspiring work cultivates hope and connection\, reve aling the rhythms of our world and uncovering its beauty hidden in plain s ight. &bull\; With a foreword by David Allen Sibley
\n&ldquo\;Unexpected and spectacular&rdquo\ ; &mdash\;Ann Patchett\, best-selling author of \;These Precious Days< /strong>
\n"The drawings and e ssays 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 connectio n between the watcher and the watched. The birds that inhabit Amy Tan&rsqu o\;s backyard seem a lot like the characters in her novels.&rdquo\; &mdash \;David Allen Sibley\, from the foreword
\nTracking the natural beauty that surrounds us\, \;Th e Backyard Bird Chronicles \;maps the passage of time through dai ly 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.
\nI n 2016\, Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and mi sinformation became a daily presence on social media\, and the country fel t more divisive than ever. In search of peace\, Tan turned toward the natu ral world just beyond her window and\, specifically\, the birds visiting h er yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater&mdash\;an opportunity to savor quiet moments during a volatil e time\, connect to nature in a meaningful way\, and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired.
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