Birds Art Life by Kyo Maclear
A writer's intimate and exuberant search for creativity, meaning, and solace leads her to birdwatching in this profound, charming memoir of art, books, life--and birds (Minneapolis Star Tribune). When it comes to birds, Kyo Maclear isn't seeking the exotic. Rather she discovers joy in the seasonal birds that find their way into view in city parks and harbors, along eaves and on wires. In a world that values big and fast, Maclear looks to the small, the steady, the slow accumulations of knowledge, and the lulls that leave room for contemplation. An inspiring (Parade) read, Birds Art Life celebrates the particular madness of chasing after birds in the urban environment and explores what happens when the core lessons of birding are applied to other aspects of art and life. Moving with ease between the granular and the grand, peering into the inner landscape as much as the outer one, this timely and generous reprieve from anxiety, fear, and grief (Globe and Mail) and incandescent exploration of beauty, inspiration, art, family, and freedom (Toronto Star) was sprung from Maclear's sense of disconnection, her passions faltering under the strain of daily existence. Ultimately, however, Birds Art Life is about the value of reconnection--and how the act of seeking engagement and beauty in small ways can lead us to discover our most satisfying and meaningful lives. In this fragile fluid commentary.The reader can relax in the solitude of Maclear's musings as the words gently flow into the consciousness (Seattle Book Review, 5/5 stars).Kyo Maclear is a children's book author, novelist, and essayist. She was born in London, England, and relocated to Toronto with her family when she was four years old. Her work has featured in journals such as The Millions, The Volta, The Guardian, and The Globe and Mail, among others. Kyo currently resides in Toronto with her two sons, two cats, and a musician. Visit KyoMaclear.com or KyoMaclearKids.com for additional information.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781501154201 |
| ISBN 10 | 1501154206 |
| Title | Birds Art Life |
| Author | Kyo Maclear |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Scribner Book Company |
| Year published | 2017-01-03 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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