THE BACKYARD BIRD CHRONICLES by Amy Tan

🌿 About the Book

The Backyard Bird Chronicles is a heartfelt, artistic, and deeply personal exploration of nature by the bestselling author Amy Tan, best known for The Joy Luck Club. In this book, Tan takes us into the peaceful, surprising world of birds — all observed from her own backyard in California.

Over more than a decade, Amy Tan documented her experiences with birds through detailed journals, watercolor illustrations, and thoughtful reflections. This book is a beautiful combination of:

• 🎨 Original bird illustrations by Amy Tan
• ✍️ Personal stories about health, healing, and connection with nature
• 🕊️ Observations of bird behavior and what it teaches us about life
• 💭 A meditative tone that offers calm and introspection