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“H is for Hawk” is a memoir written by Helen Macdonald. The book, published in 2014, is a blend of memoir, nature writing, and biography. It won several awards, including the Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction.
The memoir centers around Helen Macdonald’s experiences as she trains a goshawk named Mabel as a way of coping with the grief and loss following the death of her father. Macdonald weaves her personal narrative with reflections on the history of falconry and the life of T.H. White, the author of “The Goshawk,” who also struggled with training a goshawk.
The book explores themes of loss, grief, identity, and the connection between humans and the natural world. Macdonald’s prose is both poetic and introspective, capturing the intensity of her emotions and the wildness of the hawk she is training.
“H is for Hawk” received widespread critical acclaim for its beautifully crafted writing, emotional depth, and the seamless integration of personal and natural history. It appeals to readers who appreciate memoirs, nature writing, and stories that explore the profound impact of the animal-human connection.
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