TY  - BOOK
AU  - Tan,Amy
TI  - The Backyard Bird Chronicles
SN  - 9780593536131
AV  - PS3570.A48 B33 2024
U1  - 813/.54B 23/eng/20230123
PY  - 0000///April 232024///
CY  - New York
PB  - Alfred A. Knopf
KW  - Tan, Amy
KW  - Bird watching
KW  - Birds
KW  - Nature
KW  - Creative nonfiction
KW  - Autobiographies
KW  - lcgft
N1  - new book 2024 fall
N2  - "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"--
ER  -