Better Living Through Birding
Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World
Book • 2023
Better Living Through Birding is a memoir, travelogue, and primer on birding that recounts Christian Cooper's extraordinary life.
The book delves into Cooper's journey from his childhood interest in birds to his global birding expeditions and his career at Marvel Comics, where he introduced the first gay male and lesbian characters.
It also explores his experiences as a gay Black man in America, including the infamous Central Park birdwatching incident in 2020.
The book emphasizes how birding has prepared Cooper to navigate various challenges and find self-acceptance and community.
The book delves into Cooper's journey from his childhood interest in birds to his global birding expeditions and his career at Marvel Comics, where he introduced the first gay male and lesbian characters.
It also explores his experiences as a gay Black man in America, including the infamous Central Park birdwatching incident in 2020.
The book emphasizes how birding has prepared Cooper to navigate various challenges and find self-acceptance and community.
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