H is for Hawk
The Sunday Times bestseller and Costa and Samuel Johnson Prize Winner
(Author) Helen MacdonaldWINNER OF THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2014 SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD 2014 As a child, Helen Macdonald was determined to become a falconer, learning the arcane terminology and reading all the classic books.
Helen Macdonald
Helen Macdonald is a British author and naturalist best known for her memoir "H is for Hawk," which won the Samuel Johnson Prize and the Costa Book of the Year Award in 2014. Her writing style is characterized by a blend of personal reflection and nature writing, drawing inspiration from her experiences as a falconer and her deep connection with the natural world. Macdonald's work has had a significant impact on the genre of nature writing, with her vivid descriptions and introspective prose resonating with readers worldwide. She continues to contribute to literature through her writing and advocacy for conservation and the environment.