A Garden of Her Own

Amy James is a good wife and a good gardener. Married to renowned architect Graham James and employed as a part-time garden columnist, Amy has almost enough to keep her happy. Engaged in researching a new book-a collection of essays about women who garden-she unearths a long-lost desire for independence, fresh relationships and a surprising ambition.

When her husband reveals his Alzheimer's diagnosis, insisting she keep it a secret, their life together is upended. Torn between Graham's needs and the demanding schedule set by her agent, Amy tries to please everyone. As tension builds along the fault lines of a long and unexamined marriage, Amy struggles to prioritize her own happiness, on a journey that ultimately threatens her family, her career, and her emerging sense of self.

Urgent, lyrical, and intelligent, A Garden of Her Own is a startlingly intimate portrait of a marriage, of a woman in a marriage, and a moving exploration of life's largest commitments.

Author: Kate Phelps
Publisher: FriesenPress
Published: 02/09/2024
Pages: 348
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.78d
ISBN: 9781039189980

About the Author
Phelps, Kate: - Kate Phelps was born and raised in New England. A graduate of Brown University (where she was awarded an Arnold Fellowship to study political theatre abroad), her first writing was for the stage. She became a playwright in England where she lived for fifteen years, producing six plays on the fringe and repertory theatre. After returning to the States, she earned a Master's in Dispute Resolution from UMASS Boston, and began a dual career in human resources and professional mediation, later becoming a part-time writing tutor at Roxbury Community College. A lifelong writer and gardener, Kate lives with her husband in Roxbury, Massachusetts.