The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds
and the extraordinary things they can teach us
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The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds
Buy Now for $23.99
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Narrated by:
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Charlie Bingham
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By:
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Charlie Bingham
About this listen
"This deeply personal book is a delight for those who already value our feathered friends and is a perfect introduction for those who are new to birding."—Caroline Quentin
Birdwatching is for everyone. Discover how simple, everyday encounters with birds can help you bond with the natural world.
Everyone has a bird story. Join nature and wildlife enthusiast Charlie Bingham as she travels searching for bird species. Simply look up and become part of the awe-inspiring world that exists above us.
Broken into twelve chapters, each covering a different bird and a different lesson, discover:
- How engaging with nature doesn’t require expertise, special equipment, or remote settings.
- Practical advice and accessible ways to notice and interpret the birds around you.
- How birdwatching helped Charlie navigate grief, mental health, ADHD, financial strain, and other major life challenges.
Blending Charlie’s beautiful nature writing and personal anecdotes with relatable life lessons, this is the perfect book for all birdwatchers, or anyone who struggles to find motivation to get through the daily grind.
Both a memoir and a practical guide to slowing down and noticing what’s around you, The Life‑Affirming Magic of Birds reveals how even the smallest encounters with nature can offer a renewed sense of connection.
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"A fresh, funny and deeply personal take on why birds matter, from an important new voice in nature writing."—Dr Stephen Moss
"Moving, informative, funning, evocative. Charlie's book will take you on a wonderful journey through the world of birds and the stories of those that live alongside them. Through her stories, you will be inspired to embark on your own journey and make a deeper connection with the natural world around you. An utter delight from start to finish."—Miranda Krestovnikoff
"A beautifully written book that connects us to beauty and curiosity. It will fill your mind and make your heart sing like a nightingale."—Robin Ince
"It reads as the instructions for a nature prescription, something the world needs more of."—Nick Baker
Critic Reviews
"From the first page, I was immersed in Charlie’s world, feeling her joy, amazement, sorrow, surprise, and humour through these deeply honest stories. This book offers a perfect invitation for anyone who thinks nature isn’t ‘for them’ to discover a bird story of their own. Charlie’s writing is vibrant, relatable, and brimming with wit—a true celebration of the life-affirming magic of birds."
—Ajay Tegala - Wildlife TV Presenter‘’Moving, informative, funning, evocative. Charlie's book will take you on a wonderful journey through the world of birds and the stories of those that live alongside them. Through her stories, you will be inspired to embark on your own journey and make a deeper connection with the natural world around you. An utter delight from start to finish."
—Miranda Krestovnikoff; Broadcaster, RSPB Vice President, Author"It reads as the instructions for a nature prescription, something the world needs more of".
—Nick Baker - naturalist and television presenter (The Really Wild Show)