McDowell’s book taught me so much about Burnett that I’d never known, despite having read most of her published works. McDowell chronicles Burnett’s life as she begins selling her work to support her family through financial crises while also developing a consuming passion for gardening, her knowledge of which is evident in her published work.Īs an elementary school student, I fell in love with Burnett’s writings and still hold a special place for the stories she expertly crafted. Interlaced with pictures from Burnett’s life and gardens, readers are allowed a peek at where the cherished book blossomed.Ī prolific author, Burnett produced over 50 books as well as numerous plays, essays, and articles throughout her lifetime. Throughout Marta McDowell’s lovely book, readers unearth Burnett’s backstory through historical retellings. The door pictured on the cover, surrounded by flowers, was waiting to be opened and what was on the other side was waiting to be explored. Other published works include “All the Presidents’ Gardens” and “The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder.” Reviewed by Linda Dyke, a Herman Brown Free Library patronĪs soon as I saw “Unearthing the Secret Garden,” I was swamped with memories of reading Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic stories. McDowell is a New York Times-bestselling author dedicated to exploring nature’s significant role in the lives of classic authors and artists. Written by Marta McDowell published by Timber Press, 1921īOOK SUMMARY: Throughout the pages of this combination biography and gardening book, Marta McDowell outlines the ways Frances Hodgson Burnett, who is most famous for writing the children’s classic “The Secret Garden,” found solace in gardening while dealing with the struggles of being a woman author in the late 1800s. “Unearthing The Secret Garden: The Plants and Places That Inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett” Those interested in writing and submitting their reviews for consideration can learn more by emailing Reviewers must be Highland Lakes residents. Reviews should include a short review of the book (no more than 250 words), a photo of the reviewer holding the book, and information on where the book can be found with an emphasis on local libraries. We will publish reviews in The Picayune Magazine and at .īook lovers of all reading levels and backgrounds are encouraged to participate. EDITOR’S NOTE: Share favorite reads with your Highland Lakes neighbors in The Picayune Book Nook.
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