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Jason Steed and his family were already struggling with some hard things in March 2020. Disease. Trauma. Depression. Death. Then the world shut down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To cope with these hard things, Steed started going for walks to the creek that ran through his neighbourhood. Then he discovered the birds. And the birds are what saved him.
Part memoir, part self-help guide, part introduction to birds and birding, The Birds That Saved Me is a richly layered meditation on life – a book about finding the good things that will help us to survive the hard things.
Jason Paul Steed holds a B.A. from Brigham Young University, an M.F.A. from the University of Idaho, a Ph.D. from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and a J.D. from the University of Texas. He and his partner have five children. His stories, poems, and articles have appeared in a variety of publications. This is his first book.
"Heartfelt, enchanting, and beautifully written [...] a stunner."
– The Prairies Book Review
"An accessible, informative, and engaging introduction to our avian neighbors."
– Kirkus Reviews
"A must-read for those seeking a captivating memoir that combines nature, personal growth, and the beauty of everyday life."
– The Midwest Review
"A poignantly inspiring delight."
–BookView Review
"A book of beautiful complexity, interweaving personal responses to the world of birds with an astonishing depth of research."
– Mary Clearman Blew, author of Think of Horses and All But the Waltz
"At times poignant, at times playful, always perceptive, Steed weaves the wisdom of various theologies with poetry, baseball, and ornithological detail in an easy, conversational style. Highly recommended – and don't overlook the footnotes in the back!"
– Ron McFarland, author of The Rockies in First Person and Appropriating Hemingway
"5 out of 5 stars. This book is a must-read."
– Online Book Club
