Why Women Grow
Stories of Soil, Sisterhood and Survival
(Autor) Alice VincentTwice Wainwright Prize-longlisted author Alice Vincent offers a stunning meditation on why women are drawn to the soil, featuring contributions from Ali Smith, Hazel Gardiner and Cosey Fanni TuttiLONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARD FOR NON-FICTION THE TIMES / WATERSTONES TOP 10 BESTSELLER A BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR THE INDEPENDENT, STYLIST, RHS, GARDENS ILLUSTRATED and more Women have always gardened, but our stories have been buried withour work. Alice Vincent is on a quest to change that: to understand what encourages women to go out, work the soil, plant seeds and nurture them, even when so many other responsibilities sit upon their shoulders. To recover the histories that have been lost among the soil and to understand women's lives, their gardens and what the ground has offered them. Wise, curious and sensitive, Why Women Grow follows Alice in her search for answers, with inquisitivefronds reaching and curling around the intimate anecdotes of others.
Alice Vincent
Alice Vincent is a British journalist, author, and writer known for her work in the field of modern gardening and urban horticulture. She is the author of the book "Rootbound: Rewilding a Life," which explores the healing power of gardening and reconnecting with nature in an urban setting.
Vincent's writing style is characterized by its lyrical prose and personal reflections, making her work accessible and relatable to a wide audience. Through her writing, she has made a significant impact on the genre of gardening literature, inspiring readers to cultivate their own green spaces and find solace in nature.
Her most famous work, "Rootbound," has garnered critical acclaim for its poignant storytelling and compelling narrative, cementing Vincent's reputation as a leading voice in the world of contemporary gardening literature.
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