Mister Owita's Guide to Gardening - A Memoir - How I Learned the Unexpected Joy of a Green Thumb and an Open Heart
Carol Wall was at a crossroads. Her children had flown the nest, her parents were ageing, and she had overcome a serious illness. A neglected garden was the least of her worries. Until one day she noticed a man working in her neighbour's garden and realises he's responsible for its spectacular transformation. His name is Giles Owita and he comes from Kenya. And he's very good at gardening. Before long, Giles is not only transforming Carol's garden, but her life. Although they seem to have nothing in common, a bond grows between them. When both are forced to share long-buried secrets, their friendship is changed forever... The moving story of a woman who at mid-life finds there is so much more to learn and a man whose grace in facing life's challenges is a lesson for us all...