Dick Walls discussing his wife’s book: September 6th @ 3PM

Program in Honor of community member Betsy Welch - PLEASE Join us - Refreshments - Free to all.

Overview: Barnes & Noble:
Mister Owita's Guide to Gardening: How I Learned the Unexpected Joy of a Green Thumb and an Open Heart by Carol Wall

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.

Critics: and many many more . . . .
"You won't learn much about gardening in this beautiful book…But you will put Wall's memoir down with a new appreciation for how far roots can travel for nourishment, especially those that spring from our hearts."
The New York Times Book Review - Dominique Browning

Awards
Top 10 Book of 2014 - USA Today
Top 10 Book of 2014 - AARP.org
People Magazine - 4 Stars
Book Every Joy-Seeking Woman Should Read - Oprah.com
One of the Best Books of The Year So Far (2015) - Amazon
USA Today - 3.5 Stars
Publisher's Weekly - Starred Review