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alexacj's review against another edition
5.0
This book is ostensibly about birding, but I think it's actually more about making an intentional effort to pay attention. Or about how our hobbies often provide a way out and/or through the more troubling and stressful parts of life. Or it's about slowing down and taking a reprieve from the fast-paced. It's definitely about birds. Anyhow, I really liked it. It was a peaceful read, and I feel like it came at a good time for me. I'm definitely considering going outside and listening to the birds.
victoriasliterarythings's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.25
breadcrumbz's review against another edition
4.0
A quiet, short book about slowing down and appreciating beauty. Perfect for any time of year, but really helped me get into the beginning of spring.
hrusewif's review against another edition
3.0
I read the version with the blue cloudy cover and multiple birds, with the tagline "The Art of Noticing the Insignificant"... A version which seems to be represented nowhere but on Amazon for some ungodly reason. So i leave my review here.
Short and simply, I picked it up thinking I'd get something closer to [b:The Art of Noticing|41552704|The Art of Noticing 131 Ways to Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, and Discover Joy in the Everyday|Rob Walker|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1543132990l/41552704._SX50_.jpg|64830283] or [b:On Looking|15803166|On Looking Eleven Walks with Expert Eyes|Alexandra Horowitz|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1354847308l/15803166._SY75_.jpg|21526580]. Instead, the book's a memoire more in line with [b:Hiking My Feelings|48916486|Hiking My Feelings Stepping into the Healing Power of Nature|Sydney Williams|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1574466117l/48916486._SX50_.jpg|74312930].
Certainly, it's well written and the author has a way with words. But just as with HMF, the title was misleading; it simply wasn't what I was looking for.
Short and simply, I picked it up thinking I'd get something closer to [b:The Art of Noticing|41552704|The Art of Noticing 131 Ways to Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, and Discover Joy in the Everyday|Rob Walker|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1543132990l/41552704._SX50_.jpg|64830283] or [b:On Looking|15803166|On Looking Eleven Walks with Expert Eyes|Alexandra Horowitz|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1354847308l/15803166._SY75_.jpg|21526580]. Instead, the book's a memoire more in line with [b:Hiking My Feelings|48916486|Hiking My Feelings Stepping into the Healing Power of Nature|Sydney Williams|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1574466117l/48916486._SX50_.jpg|74312930].
Certainly, it's well written and the author has a way with words. But just as with HMF, the title was misleading; it simply wasn't what I was looking for.
sawyerbell's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful meditation on the relationship between nature, looking, stillness and creativity.
katrinadreamer's review against another edition
5.0
“If you listen to birds, every day will have a song in it.”
The books that end up on my list of favorite reads are often the ones that I can’t get through without writing down quote after quote that impacted me. I read several passages over again, savoring her words.
I am certainly the target audience for this book: bird lover/observer, writer, occasional artist, and someone who loves to ponder life.
A favorite section was her meditation on being a book lover. I also enjoyed reading about different people’s connections with birds, including Emily Dickenson and Da Vinci. Overall, it is a lovely little book about daily life.
The books that end up on my list of favorite reads are often the ones that I can’t get through without writing down quote after quote that impacted me. I read several passages over again, savoring her words.
I am certainly the target audience for this book: bird lover/observer, writer, occasional artist, and someone who loves to ponder life.
A favorite section was her meditation on being a book lover. I also enjoyed reading about different people’s connections with birds, including Emily Dickenson and Da Vinci. Overall, it is a lovely little book about daily life.
karabk's review against another edition
4.0
I assumed Kyo Maclear was either interested in learning about ornithology, the study of birds, or would take up bird photography when she accompanied a musician/photographer Jack Breakfast (David Bell) for a year of bird watching in Toronto. But in fact, many life lessons were shared with readers, including chapters on smallness, waiting, roaming and regrets.
Read my full review on Booksandbrands.blogspot.ca.
Read my full review on Booksandbrands.blogspot.ca.
katyscriv's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.25