by Helen McDonaldH is for Hawk is the true story of Helen McDonald adopting a goshawk following the death of her father. Unable to cope with the loss of her beloved father, Helen takes in Mabel, a young goshawk, to live with her in her Cambridge apartment. An experienced falconer, Helen starts training her in the city with visits to the countryside.
Helen compares her experiences with that of T.H. White training his goshawk, Gos. Both make mistakes along the way. Eventually, Helen becomes unhinged and spending all her time with Mabel only makes things worse.
H is for Hawk is absolutely delightful but not a quick read. It is one of best non-fiction books I have read in years. I recommend it highly.
-Holly
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