Diary Of A Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty

 Hi Everyone!

I want to tell you about a truly magical book that I have just finished. It is a non-fiction which is a genre I don't read as much of. I really enjoyed it and I think that if you are fascinated by the great outdoors this is the book for you!

My Goodreads review:

Immersive, fascinating and just so special. This book has it all. I fell in love with Dara and his family. It inspired a new love for the natural world for me and it is a must read for anyone, especially if you love nature and the outside world. Amazing ❣️

I love how you get an insight into Dara's family life. Dara, his two siblings and his mum are all autistic and being outside is a safe space for them. The diary chronicles what being autistic feels like in a wonderful way. His descriptions of birds, plants and wildlife are just so immersive. You forget that you are sat in bed reading words on a page and feel like you are on the moors and in the parks of Northern Ireland observing the wonders of nature with the McAnulty's. 

It is definately a comfort read for me now because it offers such a huge escape. It is a book everyone needs to read and I can't stress that enough. It is a true gem of a book. It's got some of the best descriptions of the natural world I have ever read and that's not an exaggeration.

I realise I haven't talked much about the plot but there isn't much to say. It documents each season as well as a house move and campaigns. I love the hope the ending has and it made me so happy to read! 

I don't know what I say about this book that isn't a compliment...It does get a bit repetitive but to be honest I don't mind that at all. I just want to shout at you all to read this book until you do! 

It's so worth it and I think no matter who you are you can take something away from it.

If you are interested in the environment you can view my other blog I have with some friends at https://ourgreennatureworld.blogspot.com