“That night Colin slept without once awakening and when he opened his eyes in the morning he lay still and smiled wihtout knowing it- smiled because he felt so curiously comfortable. It was actually nice to be awake, and he turned over and stretched his limbs luxuriously. He felt as if tight strings which had held him had loosened.”
This novel, known for its evocative imagery and emotional depth, follows the journey of a young orphan girl who discovers a neglected garden in her new home. Through her efforts to restore the garden, she learns about the power of nature and the importance of nurturing one's inner and outer landscapes. more
“Armed with a bad attitude, even sensible people are susceptible to doing senseless things.”
“A bad attitude is symptomatic of impaired judgment and unbalanced reasoning.”
“Left unchecked, a bad attitude naturally leads to careless, reckless and thoughtless conduct.”
“Clearly, there is nothing good about having a bad attitude.”
“With a bad attitude, there is so much to lose, and little or nothing to gain.”
“One must speak for life and growth, amid all this mass of destruction and disintegration.”