Description
"This book is a feast, a dream, a wondrous adventure....-Sherry Richert Belul, founder of Simply Celebrate and author of Say It Now.
Winner 2021 Eric Hoffer Award
#1 New Release in Philosophy, Consciousness & Thought, Tropical Climate Gardening, and Botany
During a tropical storm. In the aftermath of chemotherapy. In the midst of marital discord. These are among the times author Charlene Costanzo found comfort, joy, hope, and healing on Sanibel Island. Now, comes a collection of insightful life-guiding reflections inspired by the tropical botanicals of her precious flower garden.
Life lessons and line art in the tropics. In the tradition of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Charlene finds awe in the bounty of seashells along the Florida shoreline. But, it's the foliage in Sanibel's botanical garden that brings daily reflections and lesson-bearing messages.
Translating the beauty of botany. If you look closely, plants sprout with willpower and bloom with determination. Drawing from the beautiful nature of trees and flowers, Charlene crafts garden-inspired messages from her experiences with healing and understanding. Inside, find quotes, reflections, and bonus material:
- Pen-and-ink line drawings with illustrations of flowers, leaves, and garden plants
- Charlene's Twelve Gifts resource and lessons learned in the garden
- An epilogue from two other locales Sedona, AZ and St. John, VI
Relaxing garden gift or beach gift. If you're exploring the secret life of trees or the beauty of a cut flower garden, this environmentalist memoir is a great addition to any shelf of nature books. A combination of garden book and meditation book, it is both an ode to ecology and a collection of healing, discoveries, and epiphanies.
Looking for Anne Lamott books, gardener gifts, or inspirational gifts for women or enjoyed bestsellers like Braiding Sweetgrass or The Hidden Life of Trees then Twelve Gifts from the Garden is your next read!
Marketing and Promotional Plan OverviewThe author's previous book The Twelve Gifts of Birth has sold over 600,000 copies Foreword to come from a relative of Anne Morrow Lindbergh.Endorsements sought from authors Joan Anderson (A Year by the Sea), Penelope Lively (Life in the Garden), Michael Pollen (Second Nature), Alexandra Stoddard (Living a Beautiful Life), Peter Wohlleben (The Hidden Life of Trees), and numerous others who have appeal to the gardening markets. Additional endorsements to come from notable inspirational, self-help authors, spiritual leaders, and notable personalities, such as Joan Borysenko, Joan Chittister, and Jack Canfield. A publicist has been hired to develop and conduct an intensive 90-day publicity campaign, with heavy social media penetration, 60 days prior and 30 days after the book's release. (Booth Media). Go live with a book-specific Facebook page 60-90 days prior to the book's release. Host a major book-release party on Sanibel Island, as well as an online book-release event. Schedule and conduct a multi-city book tour. The tour will first concentrate in Florida with events at: Garden Clubs, Women's Clubs, 55+ active adult communities, bookstores, and Unity and other churches. Professional marketer has been engagted for online outreach: marketing to organizations, associations, agencies, media, and subject matter experts; creation of a book trailer and management of the author's website, podcast, social media, and YouTube channels. Promote the book at conferences, trade shows, roundtables, workshops, and other events where the author is a presenter or participant. Secure book reviews. Schedule media appearances, interviews, and coverage. Coordinate bookstore appearances, readings, and signings, in addition to those solicited by the publisher.
About the Author
Charlene Costanzo is an award-winning author, experiential workshop facilitator, retreat leader, and speaker. In seven books, hundreds of presentations, and thousands of daily reflections, Charlene has elucidated The Twelve Gifts message. She holds a B.A. in Philosophy from St. Bonaventure University and an M.A. in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica.
Book Information
ISBN 9781642503722
Author Charlene Costanzo
Format Paperback
Page Count 252
Imprint Mango Media
Publisher Mango Media
