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  • A Biography of an Urban Place
  • Written by: Daniel Coleman
  • Narrated by: Mike Kirby
  • Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (4 ratings)

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Yardwork

Written by: Daniel Coleman
Narrated by: Mike Kirby
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Short-listed: 2018 RBC Taylor Prize for Literary Non-fiction 

How can you truly belong to a place? What does being at home mean in a society that has always celebrated the search for greener pastures? And can a newcomer ever acquire the deep understanding of the land that comes from being part of a culture that has lived there for centuries? 

When Daniel Coleman came to Hamilton to take a position at McMaster University, he began to ask himself these kinds of questions, and Yardwork: A Biography of an Urban Place is his answer. In this exploration of his garden - which Coleman deftly situates in the complicated history of Cootes Paradise, off of Hamilton Harbour - the author pays close attention to his small plot of land sheltered by the Niagara Escarpment. Coleman chronicles enchanting omnivorous deer, the secret life of water, and the ongoing tension between human needs and the environment. These, along with his careful attention to the perspectives and history of the Six Nations, create a beguiling portrait of a beloved space.
©2017 Daniel Coleman (P)2018 Audible, Inc.
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  • 2019-04-03

Perfect for a nature-loving Hamiltonian

It will inspire you to go exploring outside! And maybe look and listen for all the the organisms we share this land with.

Narration was top-notch 10/10

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