Description: Living and parenting in an age of chronic stress, anxiety and distraction, what does it take to raise children to thrive, not just survive? Through the metaphor of flowers as children, the story of The Garden is a powerful and poignant parable about the essential process of tending, trusting and growing strong roots. A story told with resplendent illustrations, The Garden shows us how to reclaim and cultivate the transformative power of relationship, and reminds us to enjoy the process, through exploring our own stories, fears and expectations, and marvel at our children's growth as we learn to hold, let go, and respect each child's unique nature.
Review Quotes: "Timeless wisdom and universal truths, gently delivered to uplift the soul of every parent. With this majestically illustrated parable, Lu Hanessian takes you by the hand and shows you how to reclaim the transformative magic that dwells in your relationship with your children. This gem of a book is full of sweetness, challenge and depth." -- Robin Grille, psychologist, author of Parenting for a Peaceful World and Heart-to-Heart Parenting "cover copy"