The Bird You Barely See: A Quiet Philosophy for Living

By Neil Holmes

They live above our cities and beneath our feet, quietly enduring our indifference. Yet in their unnoticed lives, pigeons hold a tender, resilient wisdom; a philosophy of patience, trust, softness, and gentle belonging.

In this luminous book, the humble pigeon becomes a guide through forgotten truths: how to return home to oneself, wait without striving, endure without hardening, and remember what matters when the world demands we become more than we are. Drawing on Stoicism, Taoism, Existentialism and the grace of everyday moments, The Bird You Barely See invites you to slow down, soften your gaze, and find the quiet strength hidden in the ordinary.

This is not a book about birds. It is a book about being human, carried on small, soft wings.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1918038724
• ISBN13: 9781918038729
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Neil Holmes
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"