Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss
Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019231
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Southern United States • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss is a collection of essays by Margaret Renkl exploring themes of nature, family, and grief. Through vivid observations and personal stories, Renkl reflects on her experiences with love and loss, intertwining them with insights into the natural world and the passage of time.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
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Margaret Renkl's Late Migrations is praised for its lyrical prose and heartfelt exploration of nature, family, and grief, with many appreciating its poignant blend of memoir and observation. Some critics note a lack of narrative cohesion, but overall, readers find it a tender and evocative meditation on life's interconnectedness.
Who Should Read Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss?
A reader who cherishes Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss by Margaret Renkl likely enjoys reflective, nature-infused narratives such as Annie Dillard's Pilgrim at Tinker Creek or Helen Macdonald's H is for Hawk. They appreciate personal essays exploring themes of family, nature, and the passage of time.
8,298 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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231
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Southern United States • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
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