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A review by bianca89279
Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty
4.0
Diary of a Young Naturalist is what it claims to be, the diary of a passionate young man who loves nature, science, conservation. He also happens to have autism. Actually, his other siblings and mum have autism as well. Fortunately, they all seem to have a strong family bond, built on a love for nature, exploring and, more recently, environmental activism. Dara, mind you, is only sixteen years old.
Dara has a beautiful way with words. I was quite impressed, and jealous, his command of the English language is extraordinary. What's even more impressive is that some of his early education teachers proclaimed that he might never be able to put a sentence together. I guess teachers don't know it all.
This book made me want to go explore, except that it's been so darn hot. I guess I'll have to wait a few months until the temperatures become bearable.
In a world filled with superfluous tiktoks and idiotic content that attracts millions of views, it's reassuring to come across a passionate and purposeful young person. I'm glad I took the time to savour his diary and I appreciated his candour, vulnerability and sharing his thoughts with us.
Dara has a beautiful way with words. I was quite impressed, and jealous, his command of the English language is extraordinary. What's even more impressive is that some of his early education teachers proclaimed that he might never be able to put a sentence together. I guess teachers don't know it all.
This book made me want to go explore, except that it's been so darn hot. I guess I'll have to wait a few months until the temperatures become bearable.
In a world filled with superfluous tiktoks and idiotic content that attracts millions of views, it's reassuring to come across a passionate and purposeful young person. I'm glad I took the time to savour his diary and I appreciated his candour, vulnerability and sharing his thoughts with us.