Description: #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 forewordTracking 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.100% AuthenticBrand new; unreadSigned by Amy Tan on the title page (signatures vary since these are hand signed)First EditionIllustratedCustom EndpapersDust JacketPublisher: Knopf DoubledayComes from a smoke-free and pet-free homeThank you for looking! Price is firm. I do not accept offers nor give discounts. ***Please check out my other listings***
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Signed By: Amy Tan
Book Title: Backyard Bird Chronicles
Original Language: English
Item Length: 8.2 in
Vintage: No
Personalize: No
Format: Flexibound
Language: English
Item Height: 1.1 in
Personalized: No
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated, MAPPSMARKET, Hand Signed, Custom Endpapers
Topic: Animals / Birds, Bird Watching, Birdwatching Guides, General, Literary, Motivational & Inspirational, Nature, Personal Memoirs
Item Width: 6.3 in
Signed: Yes
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Inscribed: No
Edition: First Edition, Signed Edition
Item Specifics by: MAPPSMARKET
Publication Year: 2024
Type: Essays and Drawings
Illustrator: Amy Tan
Author: Amy Tan
Genre: Animals & Pets, Biographies & True Stories, Nature, Self-Help, Biography & Autobiography
Seller: MAPPSMARKET
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Item Weight: 24.2 Oz
Number of Pages: 320 Pages