Ahoy there mateys! This is a memoir of Helen Macdonald about her father’s death, the overwhelming grief it led to, and how she coped by raising a goshawk named Mabel. I listened to the audiobook narrated by the author and was mesmerized by the story. Part of it is a naturalist tale of falcons. Part of it is a history lesson about author, T.H. White, and his work. What draws it all together is one woman’s story about losing her way and finding her way back again. I absolutely loved the juxtaposition of all of these things. I don’t think I would reread this but I do highly recommend it.

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