The Yard Hen Chronicles
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A beautiful, witty account of birding, nature, and the sweetness round us that hides in plain sight, written and illustrated by the best-selling writer of The Pleasure Luck Membership • With a foreword by David Allen Sibley
“Surprising and spectacular” —Ann Patchett, best-selling writer of These Treasured Days
“The drawings and essays on this e book do much more than simply describe the birds. They carry a way of discovery by way of remark and drawing, counsel the layers of patterns within the pure world, and emphasize a deep private connection between the watcher and the watched. The birds that inhabit Amy Tan’s yard appear loads just like the characters in her novels.” —David Allen Sibley, from the foreword
Monitoring the pure magnificence that surrounds us, The Yard Hen Chronicles maps the passage of time by way of every day entries, considerate questions, and exquisite unique sketches. With boundless appeal and wit, writer Amy Tan charts her foray into birding and the pure wonders of the world.
In 2016, Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation grew to become a every day presence on social media, and the nation felt extra divisive than ever. Searching for peace, Tan turned towards the pure world simply past her window and, particularly, the birds visiting her yard. However what started as an try to search out solace changed into one thing far higher—a possibility to savor quiet moments throughout a risky time, hook up with nature in a significant method, and picture the intricate lives of the birds she admired.
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Writer : Knopf (April 23, 2024)
Language : English
Flexibound : 320 pages
ISBN-10 : 0593536134
ISBN-13 : 978-0593536131
Merchandise Weight : 2.31 kilos
Dimensions : 6.27 x 1.11 x 8.28 inches
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Clients discover the e book’s illustrations stunning and proficient. They discover it informative and an ideal reference for fowl lovers. The writing high quality is praised as well-written and literary. The story is described as fantastic, private, and satisfying. Readers reward the content material as terrific and nature journaling at its most interesting. In addition they point out that the humor is sensible and pleasant to learn.
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fosmert –
Great book!
I was surprised how much I have enjoyed reading this book. I was also impressed with the art work done in the book. It was amazing how many different bird species that the author was able to see in her yard.
Chris –
Illustrations are beautiful
Iâve purchased two of these now for the bird lovers in my life! The illustrations are just beautiful. And I love all the handwritten notes. Itâs a great gift!
GMB –
Wonderful book
Who knew Amy Tan was such a good artist too? This book is very entertaining and teaches you more about your backyard birds and how to take care of them. Highly recommend!
Monona –
The book gets 5 stars +, butâ¦
Amazon consistently fails to adequately package books for mailing. This book was tossed into a bag that was much larger than the book and arrived with bent corners and a wrinkled book jacket. Such a beautiful book. The lesson to me is that I should quit getting books from Amazon because they regularly arrive in poor condition.
Susan S. –
Nice book
Wonderful story a a great gift
Kim Sandholdt –
this book is amazing
warm; funny; informative; quizzical and she asks the same questions many of think about. Amazing author and artist! LOVE this book! Highly recommended for bird lovers, and people who wonder about our back yard friends.
LearnByReading –
Wonderful artwork
The art in the book was a treat but I did not find the writing/journaling to be of interest. I felt I did not gain any information of value. It was geared towards children or an extreme novice of birds. I also did not like most of the writing to be about what the birds where thinking per the author’s imagination. This book i judged by the cover which was fabulous so again the artwork was excellent.
Kathleen C. Kester –
One of the MOST BEAUTIFULâ¦
I havenât actually received this copy yet; but; I was given the book by a very dear friend and ordered it immediately for another bird and Nature lover. I may not have Tanâs talent, however, we are definitely kindred spirits. Covid played a huge part in the massive increase in birder groups. Her book took years and it is so worth the wait. Not only are the illustrations here magnificent and wholly accurateâ her light commentary is spot on and insightful. There were times I laughed out loud (owl faces, etc..). Tan lets you in her little safe Nature bubbleâ and particularly in these precarious times, it is a blessing. Thank you Ms. Tan. ðï¸
Lindsey Warner –
Lovely book bought for my husband he dips in and out of it but it is very specific to America which makes sense as thatâs where she lives need someone to do a UK equivalent!
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.
Caroline Dewar –
This is a beautiful book to read or sit on your coffee table for you to share with fellow birders.
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?
Patrick Ducklow –
Drawings and writing are engaging. A great way to understand the life of a bird.