How to watch Christian Cooper discuss ‘Better Living Through Birding’ at L.A. Times Book Club

Christian Cooper, who gained fame as the Central Park Birder after a racially charged run-in with a dog walker, joined the L.A. Times Book Club Aug. 16 to discuss his memoir, “Better Living Through Birding: Notes From a Black Man in the Natural World.” Cooper talked about the takeaways from the 2020 Central Park incident, why he decided to write a book, his approach to creating an inclusive TV series and why the Audubon Society must change its name. Book cover for “Better Living Through Birding” by Christian Cooper. Cooper also hosts a National Geographic series, “Extraordinary Birder With Christian Cooper,” which debuted in June after a year of production. “Better Living Through Birding” is the August selection of the L.A. Times Book Club, which brings Southern California together every month to a common read and hosts community conversations with world-class authors and newsmakers.