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Author's Bird Sparks 20 Life Lessons, But Falls Flat

1/19/2026

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Candida Meyrick, author, writes about her Harris hawk Bird and offers 20 life lessons drawn from Bird's behavior, emphasizing self-reliance and resilience.
Meyrick uses Bird's hunting preferences and physical attributes as metaphors for personal growth.
However, the narrative veers into metaphysical territory, reflecting Meyrick's difficulty conveying Bird's insights.
The book is criticized for feeling contrived and lacking depth.

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Story summary

Candida Meyrick, author, writes about her Harris hawk Bird and offers 20 life lessons drawn from Bird's behavior, emphasizing self-reliance and resilience.
Meyrick uses Bird's hunting preferences and physical attributes as metaphors for personal growth.
However, the narrative veers into metaphysical territory, reflecting Meyrick's difficulty conveying Bird's insights.
The book is criticized for feeling contrived and lacking depth.