"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 "A perfect spring awakening." Good Housekeeping Atrue story of a unique friendship between two people who had nothing and ultimately everything in common. Carol Wall, a white woman living in a lily-white neighborhood in Middle America, was at a crossroads in her life. Her children were grown; she had successfully overcome ...
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"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 "A perfect spring awakening." Good Housekeeping Atrue story of a unique friendship between two people who had nothing and ultimately everything in common. Carol Wall, a white woman living in a lily-white neighborhood in Middle America, was at a crossroads in her life. Her children were grown; she had successfully overcome illness; her beloved parents were 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 they both hold long-buried secrets that, when revealed, will cement their friendship forever. "
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Pages and cover are intact. Used book in good and clean conditions. Limited notes marks and highlighting may be present. May show signs of normal shelf wear and bends on edges. Item may be missing CDs or access codes. May include library marks.
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This paperback book shows normal wear and tear. The edges of the pages have markings, spots, or stains. There is light handwriting throughout this book. The pages show normal wear and tear and/or folded (dog-ear) pages. Shipped to you from Goodwill of the Valleys, Roanoke VA. Thank you for your support!
Publisher:
G.P. Putnam's Sons a Member of Penguin Group (USA)
Published:
2014
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17963595810
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May have some shelf-wear due to normal use. Your purchase funds free job training and education in the greater Seattle area. Thank you for supporting Goodwill's nonprofit mission!
Publisher:
G.P. Putnam's Sons a Member of Penguin Group (USA)
Published:
2014
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17977086664
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Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are solid. the cover is intact, but may show scuffs or light creases, as well as a possible rolled corner. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, The former owner may have written their name inside the front or back cover. COVER WILL VARY.
