Where Lilacs Still Bloom (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781400074303)

One woman, an impossible dream, and the faith it took to see it through, inspired by the life of Hulda Klager

German immigrant and farm wife Hulda Klager possesses only an eighth-grade education--and a burning desire to create something beautiful. What begins as a hobby to create an easy-peeling apple for her pies becomes Hulda's driving purpose: a time-consuming interest in plant hybridization that puts her at odds with family and community, as she challenges the early twentieth-century expectations for a simple housewife.

Through the years, seasonal floods continually threaten to erase her Woodland, Washington garden and a series of family tragedies cause even Hulda to question her focus. In a time of practicality, can one person's simple gifts of beauty make a difference?

Based on the life of Hulda Klager, Where Lilacs Still Bloom is a story of triumph over an impossible dream and the power of a generous heart.

"Beauty matters... it does. God gave us flowers for a reason. Flowers remind us to put away fear, to stop our rushing and running and worrying about this and that, and for a moment, have a piece of paradise right here on earth."

Author: Jane Kirkpatrick
ISBN-10: 1400074304
ISBN-13: 9781400074303
Publisher: Waterbrook Press
Language: English
Published: 04/17/2012
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 8.28h x 5.54w x 1.01d
Award: Carol Award - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/20/2012
Romantic Times 04/01/2012 pg. 49 - Excellent
Library Journal 04/15/2012 pg. 74
CBA Retailers 04/01/2012 pg. 35