MESSAGE FROM A BLUE JAY
Whether you’re looking for solace, a moment of reflection, or a reminder of the unexpected beauty in everyday life, Message From a Blue Jay offers a deeply personal invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect. For readers of memoir and nature writing alike, DesPres’ writing is as healing as it is deeply human.
ABOUT THE BOOK
In Message From a Blue Jay, Faye Rapoport DesPres explores love, loss, and the search for a sense of belonging through an evocative collection of personal essays. The narrative sweeps from childhood reflections to adult realizations, guiding readers through experiences both tender and transformative. With each essay, DesPres reveals her journey of self-discovery against the backdrop of changing landscapes - from quiet moments of grief and resol to the life-affirming bond she shares with the natural world.
Faye Rapoport DesPres
Faye Rapoport DesPres was born in New York City and moved upstate with her family when she was six. An animal lover who brought home numerous strays, she took horseback riding lessons, swam at the local lake, and skied on the nearby mountains. As the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, she learned early on to stand up for causes and became a champion of both animals and human underdogs. Learn more about Faye and read her blog at fayerapoportdespres.com.
