Books › Biographies & Memoirs › Community & Culture

Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World

Name: Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World
Price: 15.24 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (338 reviews)

4.6 of 5 Stars: Community & Culture - Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World

338

$15.24

Buying Options

Description

Book Synopsis: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Central Park birder Christian Cooper takes us beyond the viral video that shocked a nation and into a world of avian adventures, global excursions, and the unexpected lessons you can learn from a life spent looking up.

“Wondrous . . . captivating.”—Ed Yong, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of An Immense World

Christian Cooper is a self-described “Blerd” (Black nerd), an avid comics fan and expert birder who devotes every spring to gazing upon the migratory birds that stop to rest in Central Park, just a subway ride away from where he lives in New York City. While in the park one morning in May 2020, Cooper was engaged in the birdwatching ritual that had been a part of his life since he was ten years old when what might have been a routine encounter with a dog walker exploded age-old racial tensions. Cooper’s viral video of the incident would send shock waves through the nation.

In Better Living Through Birding, Cooper tells the story of his extraordinary life leading up to the now-infamous incident in Central Park and shows how a life spent looking up at the birds prepared him, in the most uncanny of ways, to be a gay, Black man in America today. From sharpened senses that work just as well at a protest as in a park to what a bird like the Common Grackle can teach us about self-acceptance, Better Living Through Birding exults in the pleasures of a life lived in pursuit of the natural world and invites you to discover them yourself.

Equal parts memoir, travelogue, and primer on the art of birding, this is Cooper’s story of learning to claim and defend space for himself and others like him, from his days at Marvel Comics introducing the first gay storylines to vivid and life-changing birding expeditions through Africa, Australia, the Americas, and the Himalayas. Better Living Through Birding recounts Cooper’s journey through the wonderful world of birds and what they can teach us about life, if only we would look and listen.

Details

Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World is not your average memoir. It is a captivating journey into the world of avian adventures and unexpected life lessons. Join Christian Cooper, a self-described "Blerd" and expert birder, as he shares his remarkable story of how a passion for birdwatching shaped his life. From his encounters with migratory birds in Central Park to his travels across continents, Cooper's experiences will leave you in awe.

As you delve into Cooper's world, you'll discover the power of nature to heal and inspire. In Better Living Through Birding, the author demonstrates how his connection with birds has fuelled his ability to navigate the challenges of being a gay, Black man in America. This book will take you on a journey where every feathered creature holds a profound message of self-acceptance and resilience.

Prepare to immerse yourself in a unique blend of memoir, travelogue, and birding masterclass. Cooper's storytelling will transport you to the spectacular landscapes of Africa, Australia, the Americas, and the Himalayas. While exploring these breathtaking locations, you'll learn valuable lessons about claiming and defending space for yourself and others. Cooper's experiences at Marvel Comics, introducing the first gay storylines, further add depth to his narrative, showcasing the intersection of different worlds.

Better Living Through Birding is an invitation to open your eyes, ears, and heart to the wonders of the natural world. Let Cooper's contagious passion for birds ignite your curiosity and inspire you to seek out your own avian adventures. This book is a celebration of resilience, diversity, and the profound connection that can be found when we look and listen to the world around us.

Ready to embark on a transformative journey? Begin your birding adventure with Better Living Through Birding. Discover the extraordinary stories of migratory birds, the joy of self-discovery, and the wisdom they bring. Click here to claim your copy and start embracing the world of birding today!

See All Buying Options...

More Details...