" I have to carry a thousand pieces in an increasing complex configuration toward the luminous vision of a story that remains a mirage" - Amy Tan
I wish we get a view into the thousand pieces from any author. In the end we are a sum of our wonders.
Having read The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan, I was excited about The Backyard Bird Chronicles book by her when I heard of it in this video.
pencil miles
Drawing spider webs to deflect bird collision. Spiders have learned to build a UV visible web for birds so they know its a sign to not ruin their hard work.
How to cool hummingbird nectar in hot weather? Who knew that it was bad for them to have it hot or that it can get so hot.
Handwritten and llustrated notes pulse with bird life.
Birds taste buds and sensing abilities.
"New Bird tachycardia" when you see a new bird. I had this recently with Cayuga ducks.
Apart from the anthropomorphization, there's lot of humor in the book. Amy's Bistro. Breaking news. Even a who-dunnit which shows you how to write.
The bird voice-box synrinx, a true evolutionary novelty.
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