SAS Book Club News for November
Amy Tan wrote and illustrated her book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles, which the SAS Book Club will be discussing on November 20th, 2024. Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, this book maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, author Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world. The Backyard Bird Chronicles will appeal to novice and experienced bird watchers alike, as well as environmentalists.
In 2016 Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world. In search of peace, she turned to the natural world just beyond her window, and specifically, to the birds visiting her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater: an opportunity to savor quiet moments during a volatile time, connect to nature in a meaningful way and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired.
“The drawings and essays in this book do a lot more than just describe the birds. They carry a sense of discovery through observation and drawing, suggest the layers of patterns in the natural world, and emphasize a deep personal connection between the watcher and the watched. The birds that inhabit Amy Tan’s backyard seem a lot like the characters in her novels.” David Allen Sibley
“Backyard Bird Chronicles is fun reading. It shows how we can become engaged emotionally, literally, and artistically with the natural world – to joyfully learn about the most accessible and yet wild animals…” Bernard Heinrich
Find us Wednesday, November 20 at Hope Lutheran Church, room 128, from 6:30 to 7:45pm talking, eating treats and discussing this book. We welcome you to come and see if this book club is something you would enjoy. If you would like to join us virtually, call or email, Elisabeth Swanson at (406) 570-8325, elsswa@gmail.com before the meeting.
