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Where Lilacs Still Bloom: A Novel Audiobook
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One woman, an impossible dream, and the faith it took to see it through, inspired by the life of Hulda Klager 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 expectations for a simple housewife. Through the years, seasonal floods continually threaten to erase her Woodland, Washington garden and a series of family tragedies cause even Hulda to question her focus. In a time of practicality, can one person’s simple gifts of beauty make a difference? Based on the life of Hulda Klager, Where Lilacs Still Bloom is a story of triumph over an impossible dream and the power of a generous heart. “Beauty matters… it does. God gave us flowers for a reason. Flowers remind us to put away fear, to stop our rushing and running and worrying about this and that, and for a moment, have a piece of paradise right here on earth.”
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"A refreshing, endearing and truly enjoyable story. We live through the triumphs and tragedies of Hulda Klager's garden and family. Hulda's wisdom and determination are inspirational. I will seek out a cultivator from one of her original lilacs. Hulda taught me that the light of day is for work, while ideas often bloom in the dead of night. The most romantic lines of the book took my breath away. Hulda and husband, Frank, are sitting on the porch looking out over their home gardens where the fammily has gathered to celebrate the Fourth of July. "Is there any place as lovely as a garden?" Hulda asked. Franks responds, "So long as it's one of yours and you're in it, I think not." I just may read this one again....................."
— Martha (5 out of 5 stars)
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" Jane Kirkpatrick has such a gift of writing a story and making me want to meet and have tea with each and every character. This is a true story which definitely adds to the charm as well as the fact it takes place in the state where I live. I have always enjoyed gardening and love my lilacs and now I cherish them even more. "
— Kathryn, 1/22/2014 -
" Amazing story of Hulda Klager who wanted only to grow flowers especially lilacs that were special. It is a novel but very much fact based. Shows what true determination can achieve. Was especially heart felt for me as I love lilacs. "
— Linda, 11/15/2013 -
" I enjoyed every bit of this story of Hulda Klager. "
— Mary, 10/3/2013 -
" What a wonderful book about a unique woman. Anyone who gardens would love this book. "
— Nancy, 9/3/2013 -
" great historical fiction - the main character has such heart and perseverance - good read "
— Laura, 7/9/2013 -
" What a great book. The story of Hulda Kluger and her lilacs. I cannot wait to visit where she cultivated her lilacs and lived her life in Woodland, WA next year. "
— Cindy, 2/8/2013 -
" This wasn't as compelling as others Kirkpatrick has written, but I still liked it. She always writes about a real person, so I feel like I'm learning something about the time. "
— Gayle, 1/2/2013 -
" This book did not hold my attention and dragged on. Not enough details. Some chapters covered many years "
— Lisa, 7/26/2012 -
" I love the way this book made me feel. Of course it also made me miss the lilacs of my childhood. I would describe it as border-line sappy, if it weren't a researched and true story. I enjoyed the warmth that comes across from Jane Kirkpatrick's writing. "
— Uschi, 3/21/2012
About Jane Kirkpatrick
Jane Kirkpatrick is the award-winning author of forty books, including A Sweetness to the Soul, which won the prestigious Wrangler Award from the Western Heritage Center. Her works have won the WILLA Literary Award, the Carol Award for Historical Fiction, and the 2016 Will Rogers Gold Medallion Award. And her works have been short-listed for the Christy, Spur, and Oregon Book Awards. Learn more at www.jkbooks.com.
About the Narrators
Kimberly Farr is an actress and winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards for narration. She has appeared on Broadway and at the New York Shakespeare Festival, the Roundabout Theatre, Playwright’s Horizons, and the American Place. She created the role of “Eve” in Arthur Miller’s first and only musical, Up from Paradise, which was directed by the author. She appeared with Vanessa Redgrave in the Broadway production of The Lady from the Sea and has acted in regional theaters across the country, including a performance in the original production of The 1940’s Radio Hour at Washington, DC’s Arena Stage.
Susan Denaker is an actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator. Her extensive theater credits include numerous plays in the West End of London, national tours, many English rep companies, including a season with Alan Ayckbourn’s company in Scarborough. In the US, she has appeared in Our Town and Sweet Bird of Youth at the La Jolla Playhouse and Breaking Legs at the Westport Playhouse.