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"Jenny Peterson is a breast cancer survivor. Her long road through cancer treatment was hard, emotional, and often deeply depressing. The one thing that pulled her out of the darkness was her desire to be able to garden again. Peterson credits her garden with clearing her mental fog and overcoming her depression, physical limitations, and pain. [Her book] explores the therapeutic benefits of this vital 'earth connection'"--Amazon.com.
About the author
Jenny Peterson is an Austin, Texas-based landscape designer specializing in xeriscaping and small urban spaces. She is a cancer survivor who found hope and healing in her garden, even during the darkest days of chemo and radiation. In the process, she made deep connections with the cancer support community, including physicians, nutritionists, bodywork practitioners, psychologists and spiritual counselors. She enjoys helping others create garden spaces that enrich and improve the quality of their lives. Co-author of "Indoor Plant Decor: The Design Stylebook for Houseplants" (St. Lynn's Press, 2013), she also writes for home, garden and lifestyle publications and sites ¿ including Austin Home, Fine Gardening, Oklahoma Gardener and Houzz. Recently, she teamed with Craftsy.com to create and instruct a video class, "Gorgeous Garden Design: Function & Style."
Summary
THE BOOK IN 19 WORDS: A CANCER PATIENT DISCOVERS THAT GARDENING IS GOOD MEDICINE - AND FINDS A POWERFUL HEALING PARTNER IN HER OWN BACKYARD.
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I recently received a book for review, "Cancer Survivor's Garden Companion" by Jenny Peterson. Not sure what to expect, I was pleasantly surprised with the content. It encourages the cancer survivor to go out in or return to the garden. The book is appropriate for anyone recovering from or experiencing the difficulties — weakness, lack of stamina, inflexibility, so common with many illnesses. The author speaks with authority as a cancer survivor and gardener.
