Beautiful and Uplifting
Alfie & MeThis is a beautiful book which tells of the rescue and care of a baby owl which the author and his wife were privileged to enjoy during Covid lockdown in rural USA. It is filled with philosophical asides ranging from Plato through world religions to modern rock music. I loved this book for its gentle satire eg 'the aberration in the White House', 'billionaires stroking their rockets'. What also resonated for me was the purity of connection one can have with an animal, especially a wild one, and also his criticism of the Abrahamic faiths which endorse man's dominion over nature for his capitalist greed. A very special read that will stay with me.
