Author : Robert L. Smith
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1438922698
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (389 download)
Book Synopsis Never Waste the Flowers by : Robert L. Smith
Download or read book Never Waste the Flowers written by Robert L. Smith and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2008-11-17 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book's opening vignette tells the story of Chris, a seventy-four year old Dutchman, mentor and friend to a co-worker named Peter. They spend a summer together diggging graves at a local cemetery known as "Sunny Acres," where Chris encourages Peter to "Hear the birds sing," and "Never Waste the Flowers." This spirit of practical gentleness sets the tone for the twenty-fourvignettes that follow and cover childhood memories, fantasies, and simple life stories. There is something for everyone in this diverse collection about people and life's simple gifts involving love, learning, friendship, and trust that encourage introspection, particularly your own.