A stunning portrait of racism, history, and botany, set in the pandemic in Colorado.
Poet and Professor Camille Dungy takes us through her research, her moves across the country, her family history and all of the fear as she cultivates her new backyard garden project. Despite the heavy dose of academia and knowledge, Dungy’s simple yet lyrical prose lays bare her worries about her daughter, her husband, their safety and their love.
Dungy evokes the true spirit of real motherhood – communicating via text with days and months in between. She mourns the loss of flowers in her garden and sees the circle of life with warrens of rabbits outside her backdoor.
A complex yet important read.
321 pages
Published by Simon & Schuster
Characters N/A
Story 5
World-Building N/A
Spice N/A
Diversity 5
Total Stars 5
Would I buy this book for myself or a friend? Yes
Will I recommend this book to readers? Yes
