Mister Owita's Guide to Gardening

How I Learned the Unexpected Joy of a Green Thumb and an Open Heart

By: Carol Wall

Narrated by: Cynthia Darlow

A bestseller in the making, this is the true story of a unique friendship between two people who had nothing—and ultimately everything—in common.

Carol Wall, a white woman living in a lily-white neighborhood in Middle America, was at a crossroads in her life. Her children were grown; she had successfully overcome illness; her beloved parents were getting older. One day she notices a dark-skinned African man tending her neighbor’s yard. His name is Giles Owita. He bags groceries at the supermarket. He comes from Kenya. And he’s very good at gardening.

Before long Giles is transforming not only Carol’s yard, but her life. Though they are seemingly quite different, a caring bond grows between them. But they both hold long-buried secrets that, when revealed, will cement their friendship forever.

Thank you, Mr. Owita

A sweet testament to the power of optimism, friendship and faith. I will be planting some white flowers in my garden this year.

Charming

What an open great writer Carol Wall was! Thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Drina Fried, (only granddaughter of Taylor Caldwell)

The heart, empathy and compassion learned and shared

I didn’t love the voice reading, to be honest…but the story and characters developed beautifully

favorite & unfavorite

When Carol found the size six dress!
The unbelievable delays in Luck being able to come to the states.

Grace, Acceptance and Beauty

Any additional comments?

This is my first review but I was compelled to write it. This profound memoir illuminated how to find grace, acceptance and beauty in the triumphs and tragedy's of our lives. The author, Carol Wall, paid a heart-felt tribute to a very extraordinary, ordinary man. The narration with the superb Kenya accept only served to elevate the story to an even higher lever. This is a book you can't put down and you won't forget.