The cycle of life might as well be called the cycle of death: everything that lives will die, and everything that dies will be eaten. Bluebirds eat insects; snakes eat bluebirds; hawks eat snakes; owls eat hawks. That’s how wildness works, and I know it. I was heartbroken anyway. Introduction "Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss" by Margaret Renkl is a profoundly moving collection of essays and poems that interweaves the author’s reflections on the natural world with personal stories of family, love, grief, and resilience. Published in 2019, this debut work by Renkl—an acclaimed writer known for her contributions to The New York Times—has garnered significant praise for its lyrical prose and intimate portrayal of life's delicate balance. Renkl's background in the South and her keen observation of the interconnectedness of life and death form the backbone of this book, offering readers a poignant meditation on the cycles of nature and human existence. ...
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