The Face of the Fields

"The Face of the Fields" by Dallas Lore Sharp is a book from the early 1900s that looks closely at the natural world. It discusses the connections between animals, their homes, and how we see them, especially how life and death are balanced in nature. The book shows the beauty of fields and the animals living there, pushing us to value nature for more than just what we need to survive. It starts with a scene on a farm where a hawk catches a young chicken, showing the ongoing cycle of life and death. The author describes how the other chickens quickly get over their fear. This idea introduces the rest of the book, where the author thinks about the beauty, hardships, and happiness in the countryside, explaining how nature can teach us to be strong and to enjoy life, even when faced with fear and death.