Grace from the Garden: Changing the World One Garden at a Time
Like a bud that knows just when to burst into bloom, Engle's book arrives at a time when the world might benefit from reminders about the nature of grace and forgiveness, change and growth. Her classroom is the garden, and through interviews with ordinary people doing extraordinary things, she demonstrates the power of gardens and gardeners to teach, nourish, unite, inspire, and heal. Whether it's a former pro basketball player managing inner-city community gardens or a couple sharing their backyard haven with the elderly and disabled, Engle's subjects luminously illustrate the potential one person has to change the world, even if that universe exists only within a square city block or a suburban subdivision. Through thoughtfully provided contact information on featured organizations and gardens, readers can translate their inspiration into action. Celebrating the infinite potential of individual creativity and caring, Engle speaks with a lyrical eloquence and impassioned exuberance to honor the serendipitous ways simple acts can enrich the soul and sustain the spirit.Carol HaggasCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved