Discover the healing power of nature through the stories of these characterful birds whose song is never far away . . .LONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 WAINWRIGHT PRIZEA lyrical and lifeaffirming book that teaches us as much about birds as it does ourselves a balm for the soul Raynor Winn author of The Salt PathTotally absorbing and completely engaging on so many levels . . . Charlie has opened my eyes to the constant joy of the sights and sounds of the birds that surround us. It is a book that really will save lives Dr Richard Shepherd author of Unnatural CausesAfter the tragic loss of his mother Charlie Corbett felt trapped by his pain. Having lost all hope and perspective he took to the countryside in search of solace. There he heard the soaring cascading song of the skylark a sound that pulled him from the depths of despair and into the calm of the natural world.Weaving his journey through grief with a remarkable portrait of the birds living right on our doorstep 12 Birds to Save Your Life is an invitation to stop step outside and listen.By following Charlies path opening your eyes and ears to what has been there all along you will discover how nature can set you free.