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arenitadeplaya's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
jess331709's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
An incredibly inspiring and honest memoir from Muslim environmental activist and avid birder, Mya-Rose Craig. In her book Mya shares about how she grew up birding with her family, traveling all across the globe searching for rare birds as well as how difficult it was having a bipolar mother with serious mental health issues.
While her family life was often challenging, she was able to do amazing work at a young age as a climate change activist who focused particularly on supporting other BIPOC youth in the fight against racism.
With over 5000 bird sightings (roughly half the global bird population!), Mya's 'Birdgirl' persona is no joke and she easily ranks up there with Greta as one of the mega global environmental activists!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Celadon Books for early copies of this memoir in exchange for my honest review!
While her family life was often challenging, she was able to do amazing work at a young age as a climate change activist who focused particularly on supporting other BIPOC youth in the fight against racism.
With over 5000 bird sightings (roughly half the global bird population!), Mya's 'Birdgirl' persona is no joke and she easily ranks up there with Greta as one of the mega global environmental activists!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Celadon Books for early copies of this memoir in exchange for my honest review!
sambartley's review against another edition
4.0
Birder, environmentalist and activist Mya-Rose Craig writes a moving memoir, BirdGirl, documenting her mother’s struggle with mental illness, and shares her passion for social justice and fierce dedication to preserving our planet.
What I loved: This is a super touching and very relatable memoir that I probably would have never read before, but I was so glad to when I finally closed it. Thank you for sending me this book @celadonbooks
What I loved: This is a super touching and very relatable memoir that I probably would have never read before, but I was so glad to when I finally closed it. Thank you for sending me this book @celadonbooks
bandherbooks's review against another edition
4.0
less about birding, or in UK parlance "twitching" and more about the activity as a way to bring a messy family together even during huge upheaval and struggle, along with a young person's concerns about their future in this warming planet.
The writing was excellent and kept me interested in this hyper specific world of "international birders" along with both the sheer joy and jealousy that can come with it, and the mindfullness it can bring as an activity. Mya-Rose's relationship with her mentally ill mother was also lovingly AND forthrightly discussed, and I only wish their family had more answers, sooner.
Definitely one to pick up.
The writing was excellent and kept me interested in this hyper specific world of "international birders" along with both the sheer joy and jealousy that can come with it, and the mindfullness it can bring as an activity. Mya-Rose's relationship with her mentally ill mother was also lovingly AND forthrightly discussed, and I only wish their family had more answers, sooner.
Definitely one to pick up.
kathrynmhairi's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
laurenexploresbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I received an advanced reader copy and deeply enjoyed this work. Mya-Rose Craig is a Generation X British Bangladeshi birder, activist, and environmentalist. This work had thoughtful dialogue on birding, creating environmental spaces for people of color, activism, family, and finding your place in the world as an adolescent. I learned so much about different species of birds, and found this work to be thoughtful in describing a family’s journey together through life in many transitions and experiences. I would recommend being ready to pause your reading or search images of the bird mentioned. It’s astonishing to see the diversity of birds. I would highly recommend this work.
vverbatim7's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0