Philippe J. Dubois

Delightful! This would make a great gift for a nature or bird lover. The author team consists of an ornithologist/writer with world travel experience and climate change knowledge and a conservationist with a degree in literature and philosophy. The result is a well-written (and translated) thoughtful, knowledgeable "gift" book that examines human entities and constructs through a study of birds. Topics like equality, courage, love, intelligence and several more (22 total) are examined in the bird world through the habits and characteristics of specific species - and then compared to humans. Fascinating details and information make this a really interesting read and though quick and short, it packs a lot in there. The overall message is the importance of attunement with nature and how crucial it is to ensure all these species survive because each one has something unique to contribute to the animal kingdom (of which humans are a part). "Birds, nimble and spontaneous, masters in the art of life, have much to tell us if only we will listen."… (more)