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Item specifics
- Condition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Product Group
- Book
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9780425273838
- Subject Area
- Language Arts & Disciplines, Biography & Autobiography, Gardening
- Publication Name
- Mister Owita's Guide to Gardening : How I Learned the Unexpected Joy of a Green Thumb and an Open Heart
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 8.2 in
- Subject
- Women, Communication Studies, Cultural Heritage, Personal Memoirs, General
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Item Weight
- 9.4 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0425273830
ISBN-13
9780425273838
eBay Product ID (ePID)
202512118
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Mister Owita's Guide to Gardening : How I Learned the Unexpected Joy of a Green Thumb and an Open Heart
Publication Year
2015
Subject
Women, Communication Studies, Cultural Heritage, Personal Memoirs, General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines, Biography & Autobiography, Gardening
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
9.4 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"In this profoundly moving memoir, Owita teaches Wall how to find grace amid heartbreak and to accept that beauty exists because it is fleeting--as in her garden, as in life." -- People , 4 stars "In this lovely memoir, a surprising friendship blooms between a horticulturist with a harrowing secret and the author, a cancer survivor with a bad attitude and a sad yard. A perfect spring awakening."-- Good Housekeeping "No green thumb is required to enjoy the warmhearted pleasures of Carol Wall's moving memoir, Mister Owita's Guide to Gardening .... magnetically compelling ... Grace and gardening go hand-in-glove in this fine book about what really matters in life: friendship, kindness and watching a garden grow." -- USA Today "With her children grown and out of the house, Carol Wall is obsessed--perhaps overly so--with ripping out her azaleas. That is, until she meets a certain Giles Owita, Kenyan gardener, supermarket bagger, general-life philosopher and perhaps one of the most refined and gracious characters to ever hit the page (except that he's real)... A warning for the shy: The basic goodness of Owita's attitude may cause you to beam spontaneously as you read, leading to off looks from strangers at the coffee shop." -- Oprah.com "A must-read memoir.... Both shocking and profoundly moving. This book is not just about gardening." -- AARP blog "In this heartbreaking yet heartwarming paean to the joys of friendship and gardening, Wall crafts an elegiac tribute to an extraordinary man." -- Booklist "[T]his memoir chronicl[es] the many lasting rewards garnered from an unexpected friendship..." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A pleasure to read. Wall's bittersweet story of human kindness has universal appeal." -- Kirkus Reviews "I couldn't put this book down. I found myself liking the principal characters from the opening pages, and my affection for them never wavered. If you enjoy inspirational memoirs or gardening books (or both), this moving account of a life-changing friendship is for you." -- Bookpage, "In this profoundly moving memoir, Owita teaches Wall how to find grace amid heartbreak and to accept that beauty exists because it is fleeting-as in her garden, as in life." - People , 4 stars "In this lovely memoir, a surprising friendship blooms between a horticulturist with a harrowing secret and the author, a cancer survivor with a bad attitude and a sad yard. A perfect spring awakening."- Good Housekeeping "No green thumb is required to enjoy the warmhearted pleasures of Carol Wall's moving memoir, Mister Owita's Guide to Gardening .... magnetically compelling ... Grace and gardening go hand-in-glove in this fine book about what really matters in life: friendship, kindness and watching a garden grow." - USA Today "With her children grown and out of the house, Carol Wall is obsessed-perhaps overly so-with ripping out her azaleas. That is, until she meets a certain Giles Owita, Kenyan gardener, supermarket bagger, general-life philosopher and perhaps one of the most refined and gracious characters to ever hit the page (except that he's real)… A warning for the shy: The basic goodness of Owita's attitude may cause you to beam spontaneously as you read, leading to off looks from strangers at the coffee shop." -Oprah.com "A must-read memoir.... Both shocking and profoundly moving. This book is not just about gardening." -AARP blog "In this heartbreaking yet heartwarming paean to the joys of friendship and gardening, Wall crafts an elegiac tribute to an extraordinary man." - Booklist "[T]his memoir chronicl[es] the many lasting rewards garnered from an unexpected friendship..." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A pleasure to read. Wall's bittersweet story of human kindness has universal appeal." - Kirkus Reviews "I couldn't put this book down. I found myself liking the principal characters from the opening pages, and my affection for them never wavered. If you enjoy inspirational memoirs or gardening books (or both), this moving account of a life-changing friendship is for you." -Bookpage
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
635
Synopsis
A unique friendship blooms in a backyard garden in this heartwarming and inspiring memoir of human connection, joy, and resilience. Carol Wall is at a turning point in her life when she meets Giles Owita, the Kenyan man who tends her neighbor's garden. Looking into her own neglected yard, she realizes she could more than use his help. But as Giles transforms Carol's property into a lush garden, Carol begins to form a deep, meaningful bond with Giles that transcends their cultural differences. Giles is just the person to revitalize not only Carol's yard, but her life. As the petals of their friendship begin to open, the two begin to connect over their shared experiences that exist despite their very different beginnings. Giles Owita brings his wisdom, kindness, and his bright perspective to both Carol and the reader in this joyful friendship story, inspiring you to appreciate the beauty and cultivate meaningful relationships in the garden of your life. Includes a Readers Guide, A true story of a unique friendship between two people who had nothing--and ultimately everything--in common. Carol Wall, living in a lily-white neighborhood in Middle America, is at a crossroads in her life. Her children are grown; she has successfully overcome illness; her beloved parents are getting older. One day she notices a dark-skinned African man tending her neighbor's yard. His name is Giles Owita. He bags groceries at the supermarket. He comes from Kenya. And he's very good at gardening. Before long Giles is transforming not only Carol's yard, but her life. Though they are seemingly quite different, a caring bond grows between them. But Carol and Giles both hold long-buried secrets that, when revealed, will cement their friendship forever. Includes a Readers Guide, Carol Wall, living in a lily-white neighbourhood in Middle America, is at a crossroads in her life. Her children are grown up; she has survived illness, her beloved parents are getting older and she feels she needs a new purpose in life. One day she notices a dark-skinned African man tending her neighbour's garden. His name is Giles Owita and he is from Kenya. He works in the local supermarket bagging groceries; however he's also very good at gardening. Before long Giles is transforming not only Carol's yard, but her life. Though they seem quite different, a caring bond grows between them.
LC Classification Number
SB454.3.P45
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- s***r (37)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseTook a really long time to come, like 3 weeks. I reached out to the seller wondering where the item was and UPS had switched it to USPS. I do wish she would of told me that info so I knew ahead of time. Otherwise it came packaged nice and the seller responded promptly!Pointer Hunting Dog Ceramic Coffee Mug Very Nice Great Scene tea den decor EUC (#267105632349)
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