Where Lilacs Still Bloom
by Jane Kirkpatrick
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70%
Critic Reviews: 11
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86%
Reader Ratings: 121
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Synopsis
One woman, an impossible dream, and the faith it took to see it through. 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... more
About Jane Kirkpatrick
- All Critics: 11
- Positive: 10
- Negative: 1
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Burton Book Review | 7 May 2012
. . .the epitome of a page turner.
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The Friendly Book Nook | 24 Mar 2012
If you are interested in historical fiction and love a great story – this is a book for you to read!
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Pacific Horticulture
We should be grateful to Kirkpatrick for her recognition that Hulda Klager's story was important. . .
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Night Owl Reviews | 17 Apr 2012
I was impressed with the lesser characters and how they fit into the story of this remarkable woman.
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Publishers Weekly | 20 Feb 2012
. . .the horticultural detail might tire those readers who are not flower fanatics.
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Duct Tape Wallet | 20 Mar 2012
Rarely does a book inspire me as much as this one has.
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Maureen's Musings | 16 Mar 2012
This is a don't miss heartwarming, feel good book.
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Portraits of M.E. | 31 May 2012
. . .if you like flowers then you’ll enjoy Hulda’s story.
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The Academy of Cybertoria | 21 Apr 2012
As a reader I could not share the passion that Hulda had for her blooms. Nevertheless this was a very well written book with well developed characters and a good storyline.
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Niki Hahn's Journal | 26 Apr 2012
The characters are lovable and the book impeccable in its flow and readability.
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