"The hawk was everything I wanted to be: solitary, self-possessed, free from grief, and numb to the hurts of human life."

A modern classic of nature writing, H Is for Hawk is a deeply moving memoir that explores grief, memory and the extraordinary bond between a woman and the goshawk she sets out to train.

Following the death of her father, Helen Macdonald turns to falconry, hoping that raising a wild goshawk might help her navigate loss. As she trains the fierce and untamed Mabel, their relationship becomes an unforgettable exploration of love, resilience and what it means to find a way forward through grief.

Beautifully written and profoundly honest, H Is for Hawk blends memoir, natural history and wildlife writing into one remarkable book. Perfect for readers of British nature writing, bird books and thoughtful memoirs, it remains one of the most celebrated books about birds and the natural world of recent years.