H's for Hawke

'H is for Hawk' is a memoir by Helen Macdonald that chronicles her experience of training a goshawk named Mabel in the aftermath of her father's sudden death.

Macdonald intertwines her personal grief with the challenges and rewards of falconry, exploring themes of loss, nature, and the human-animal bond.

As she trains Mabel, Macdonald reflects on her own identity and confronts her emotional struggles, finding solace and connection in the wildness of the hawk.

The book is notable for its lyrical prose, its evocative descriptions of the natural world, and its insightful exploration of grief and healing.

Macdonald's unique perspective and her ability to blend personal narrative with natural history have made 'H is for Hawk' a critically acclaimed and widely read memoir.