Arryn's review
Seedfolks (Joanna Colter Books)
by Paul Fleischman
Arryn, I loved this book so much. My husband said he thought we should buy a few to have on hand as gifts. It's inspiring and uplifting. Loved it. Can't wait to hear your review!
Arryn's review
Seedfolks (Joanna Colter Books) by Paul Fleischman
Arryn's review
rating:
recommended for: everyone
This little volume packs a big punch. Because it's such a quick read, anyone and everyone ought to pick it up. The thirteen short chapters are each narrated by a different inner-city dweller, many of them immigrants, most of them trying a eke out a meager, and meaningful, existence. What brings such an unlikely cast of characters together is a community garden in a vacant lot. Digging in the dirt is good for the soul, and it leads to connections that wouldn't be forged otherwise. I love how Fleischman makes every word count. I also enjoy that most of the stories are left unresolved, leaving the reader to fill in the blanks. I enjoyed the "afterword" by Fleischman almost as much as the book itself. (4.5 stars)
Arryn, I loved this book so much. My husband said he thought we should buy a few to have on hand as gifts. It's inspiring and uplifting. Loved it. Can't wait to hear your review!