Book Club Review: 12 Birds To Save Your Life

After losing his mum, journalist Charlie Corbett felt trapped by his grief and took to the countryside for some much-needed peace. There, he heard the cascading song of the skylark that brought him a moment of relief... 

12 Birds To Save Your Life is the crucial reminder we need to slow down and appreciate nature. Exploring the sentimental relationship humans have with birds, Corbett takes us on a journey through each of the 12 that guided him through the complex emotions that happen after losing a parent. 

What is most memorable about the book is its raw nature. Corbett himself affirms that it is not a guide to birds, it is one man’s unfiltered journey through the aftermath of losing his mum and nature’s surprisingly comforting role in navigating grief. Throughout, he confronts different life scenarios that occur after the death of a loved one, from extreme catastrophe anxiety to loneliness, handling all topics with vulnerability and understanding. 

For a book centred around the death of a parent, it radiates life and serves as a poignant reminder to stop, look and appreciate the beauty around us. 

Rating: ️️️️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟