Growing Myself: 8a Spiritual Journey Through Gardening

by Judith Handelsman and Judith Handlesman

Book Overview

In an articulate, holistic approach to gardening that stresses the role of the gardener as a nurturing figure rather than a determined manipulator, Handelsman travels from Brazil to the famed Findhorn... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 052594057X
• ISBN13: 9780525940579
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Dutton Books
• Length: 177 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Thoughtful and insightful reading

People always said I "had a knack" for growing and nurturing sick plants back to health. I have alot of houseplants and enjoy taking care of them, watering, pruning, repotting, etc. I could never understand why other people couldn't "grow" plants (afterall, plants grow themselves!) or even didn't like plants! But when I read Judith Handelsman's book, it became very clear that this "bond" with nature/plants comes naturally to some but it IS something that can be learned. Through this book and her shared experiences, I learned about myself and how I relate to people, plants, and situations. I loved the book and would recommend it to anyone who wants to understand and/or further expand his relationship with nature.

great reminder of the garden-gardener interaction

I just ran across a used copy of this book and have heartily enjoyed it. Handelsman's experiences with the remarkable presence and intelligence of plants mirrors my own. Learning to meet plants on their own terms is truly an art and such a rewarding one. Handelsman tells her experieces very simply and honestly. Anyone who has approached plants, trees and gardens as a place to grow both their own spirit and sense of community with the natural world will recognize a kindred spirit in this writer. I particularly enjoyed her focus on interacting and learning from houseplants since that opens the experience up to both urban and rural folks who want to explore interacting with plants in a deeper rather than just decorative manner. I'm thrilled to have found a simple book with simple wisdom that opens another level of love and awareness of life.

Amazing! Taught me alot!

I thought this was going to be some sissy spiritual thing, but i could not put it down!!! I am definately ordering the whole "collection" For any gardener who cannot walk past a neglected plant in a supermarket or so-called "plant store"

Very Enjoyable

I love this book although sometimes it does veer a bit too much to the left. She's an excellent story teller and I thoroughly enjoyed reading hers.

Excellent and very insightful.

I loved this book. She risks it all to explain how she has come through many personal trials and tests in her life. This is not an easy topic for any person to relate, but Judith takes it one step further and finds nurturing messages in the care given to her plants and herself. Well written, not hoaky, but honest. Highly recommend it!