Letters From Eden: A Year at Home, in the Woods
By (author): "Sy Montgomery, Julie Zickefoose"
ISBN0618573089
ISBN139780618573080
AsinLetters From Eden: A Year at Home, in the Woods
Original titleLetters From Eden: A Year at Home, in the Woods
At the age of seven, Julie Zickefoose knew that she wanted to paint birds for a living, and her lifelong dedication shows in her paintings, which are meticulously accurate as well as beautiful. The paintings used here, of scenes from her beloved home in southern Ohio, illuminate well-crafted essays based on her daily walks and observations. Wild turkeys, coyotes, box turtles, and a bird-eating bullfrog flap, lope, and leap through her prose. She excels at describing and exploring interactions between people and animals, bringing her subjects to life in just a few lines. Her husband and children make appearances, presenting their own challenges and pleasures. The essays are arranged by season, starting with winter, providing a sense of movement through the year.