Growing Seasons: Half-Baked Garden Tips, Cheap Advice on Marriage, and Questionable Theories on Motherhood

By Annie Spiegelman

For Annie Spiegelman, motherhood is a full-time job. The hours are long, the pay is lousy, and the recognition is almost nil. Then, during her son's second year, her mother, with whom she has always... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580050794
• ISBN13: 9781580050791
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Seal Press (CA)
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.7" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

A fabuous read - didn't want it to end!

The frank outlook on motherhood, daughterhood, sisterhood and gardening was a welcomed fresh approach. I found myself laughing outloud and crying tears of understanding. I would highly recommend this book to both mothers and my childless friends. I was very sorry to let the characters go at the end of the book - I didn't want it to be over!

Spiegelman Book signing at Barnes & Noble

I just went to see the author at Barnes & Noble Booksellers and she was very inspiring. She played Tom Jones music at the start and was such an optimistic person. We laughed a lot, but her message surely came through about all of us trying to be more conscious parents and marriage partners than the role models many of us grew up with. Proceeds from the book are being donated to a group called "Act Against Violence". Annie Spiegelman rules!!

This book is a gem!

I read Annie Spegelman's first book, "Annie's Garden Journal" and have been anxiously awaiting any further literary gifts from her. It was well worth the wait. I loved this new book, "Growing Seasons..."- was so moved by her wit and immense sensitivity. I felt very connected to her as I read the book. Now I will reread both of her books and wait for the next. I feel as if I have found a good friend in this writer.Truly, what a gift.

growing seasons

I read Annie's book and I loved it. I found it hard to put down and found myself either laughing or crying all the way through it. I am married and have two small children and my own business. I enjoyed her comments and sense of humor regarding juggling children, an aging and ill parent, marriage, and the workplace. The book is fun and easy to read especilly for those of us who barely have a moment to themselves.

Flawless

I couldnt put this book down. Made me laugh out loud. Very insightful into parent - child relationships. Two thumbs up!