Honeybee Heart Has Five Openings

A Honeybee Heart Has Five Openings is a fascinating exploration of the honeybee and the hive, the practices of honey-gathering, and the history of our observation of bees. It is a beautifully wrought meditation on responsibility and care, vulnerability and trust, forging bonds and breaking new ground.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 27 June 2019
\n Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
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This book has found a special place in my heart, a place that is as strange, beautiful, and unexpected as the intricate dance of bees in a hive. Its pages are a tapestry of words, as precise and exquisite in their movements as the delicate wings of a honeybee. I loved it with all my heart, for it touched me in ways that no book about insects had any right to.

Helen MacDonald, the acclaimed author of "H is for Hawk," has written a masterpiece that deserves to be cherished by every reader. "A Honeybee Heart Has Five Openings" is a novel that moved and delighted me more than any book about insects had any right to. Jukes is a gloriously gifted writer, and her book ought to become a key text of this bright moment in our history of nature writing.

The Observer aptly described it as "written finely and insightful," while the Guardian praised it as "fascinating, insightful, and inspiring." This captivating account of a novice beekeeper's year of keeping honeybees will appeal to readers of Helen's previous works, such as "H is for Hawk" and "The Outrun."

Entering her thirties, Helen Jukes feels trapped in an urban grind of office politics and temporary addresses. She is disconnected, stressed, and struggling to settle into her latest job and home in Oxford. She realizes that she needs to effect a change if she is to create a meaningful life for herself, one that can accommodate comfort, labor, and love.

Then, her friends give her the gift of a colony of honeybees, according to folklore, bees freely given bring luck. Helen embarks on her first full year of beekeeping, a journey that will change her life in ways she could never have imagined.

But what does it mean to "keep wild creatures?" As Helen delves deeper into the world of bees, she discovers not only about the intricate ecosystem of the hive but also about herself. The very act of keeping seems to open up new perspectives, deepen friendships old and new, and make her world come alive.

"A Honeybee Heart Has Five Openings" is a remarkable exploration of the honeybee and the hive, the practices of honey-gathering, and the history of our observation of bees. It is also a beautifully wrought novel that weaves together the natural world, human emotions, and personal growth.

Helen Jukes has created a masterpiece that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. Her writing is elegant, evocative, and deeply moving. This book is a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of connecting with nature.

I urge you to pick up a copy of "A Honeybee Heart Has Five Openings" and experience the magic that awaits you within its pages. Let it touch your heart, inspire your soul, and remind you of the beauty and wonder that surrounds us.

\n Weight: 254g\n
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781471167744\n \n