A writer discovers an unexpected passion for birding, along with a new understanding of the world and her own place in it.
What The Reviewers Say
Laurie Hertzel,
Minneapolis Star Tribune
This sense of wonder in the ordinary permeates Field Notes From an Unintentional Birder, a thoughtful, engaging and sometimes humorous memoir that documents Zarankin’s evolution from shy novice birder to confident expert.
Kristine Morris,
Foreword Reviews
...moving, and often hilarious.
Mark Jones,
Library Journal
She describes how more experienced birders welcomed her into their world, uncritically and nonjudgmentally, and facilitated her passage to a better life.
Kirkus
Life-affirming, thoughtful, and thoroughly delightful, this book celebrates self-acceptance and the joy of living an unexpected life. An uplifting memoir for birders and nature enthusiasts.