Helen MacDonald
H Is for Hawk
- ISBN 13:
- 9780802124739
- author:
- Helen MacDonald
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 2 x 20.8 cm
- Genre:
- Sports, Hobbies & Games, Fishing, Birdwatching & Other Outdoor Pursuits, Birdwatching, Helen MacDonald,H Is for Hawk,Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press,0802124739,Natural History: Animal & Wildlife,Personal Memoirs,Nature,Animals,Nature/Ecology,Fal
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
H is for Hawk is a deeply personal and moving story of grief, nature, and the human experience. After the loss of her father, Helen Macdonald finds solace in the world of birds, particularly the goshawk, Mabel. As she learns to care for and understand this fierce and feral bird, she begins to confront her own emotions and find a way to heal.
This genre-defying debut is a powerful exploration of the complex relationships between humans and animals, and the ways in which nature can both hurt and help us. With lyrical prose and a unique voice, Helen Macdonald takes readers on a journey of discovery and transformation.
With its themes of loss, identity, and the natural world, H is for Hawk is a book that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt the pain of grief or the beauty of the natural world.