“Geoffrey’s
book, “More Birds Than Bullets” is about much more than what the title implies.
And though the title seems geared towards a macho-type male reader, this book
is actually quite on the sensitive side…a side that any woman reader can easily
enjoy as well. And from that, I can also say that this book can easily entertain
a large audience: die-hard bird Twitcher’s (for sure!), military personal,
world travellers, and anyone who enjoys riding along on a spiritual journey. I
believe that is what it’s really about…a glimpse into the author’s spiritual
awakening.
I love the way Geoffrey depicts a
birder… he demonstrates quite accurately how a true birder is constantly on the
lookout for new birds, where ever he is, no matter what he is doing. Birds are
truly always on the forefront of a birder’s mind. Birders are always looking
for new birding opportunities. To be able to continue as such during a military
career in itself shows Geoffrey’s true dedication to extreme birding. But why
does he do this?I believe that Geoffrey has truly
recognized the ability for birds to heal, through their beauty, diversity, behaviour
and ability to capture a person’s mind and soul. Birds can be a distraction
from the everyday humdrum, or even hurts in life. Geoffrey’s book is really
about a spiritual awakening, a discovery of oneself and one’s connection with
nature.
From
a woman’s point of view, it’s refreshing to read a book where a man (we all
know that men are typically expected to hold in their feelings) shares so much
on a spiritual level. Geoffrey does not do this blatantly - it seems that it
has taken a large degree of courage for him to express his deepest feelings in
a read between the lines sort of way. By studying the birds, Geoffrey was able
to achieve a sense of peace which he so desperately needed – having alluded to
that in his brief introduction of his abusive childhood and his saving grace –
the Green Woodpecker.
I loved this book – easy to read,
dip in and out if needed – read it straight through or bit by bit for the busy
person.”
Vicky Burke
Amherst, Massachusetts 7th
July 2020
