01846cam a2200325 i 4500 1234482387 TxAuBib 20240418120000.0 230123s2024||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2023001929 9780593536131 hardcover 0593536134 hardcover TxAuBib rda Tan, Amy, author. The backyard bird chronicles : a nature journal / Amy Tan. First edition. New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2024. xxvi, 288 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier In 2016, author 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 flocking to the feeders in 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. Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time--from before the pandemic to the days of quarantine--through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, Amy Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world. 20240418. Tan, Amy. Bird watching. Birds. Nature. Autobiographies. lcgft Creative nonfiction.