The Care And Handling Of Roses With Thorns could be a good read for those seeking an inspirational story about resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The book's unique feature is the portrayal of Gal Garner's passion for cultivating roses as a form of therapy and escape from her illness and hectic life. Users may find themselves drawn to the strong and complex character of Gal and her relationship with her niece, which adds depth and emotion to the story.

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Thirty-six-year-old Gal Garner lives a regimented life. Her job teaching biology and her struggle with kidney disease keep her toggling between the high school, the hospital, and her home on a strict schedule.Only at home, in her garden, does Gal come alive. It's here that she experiments with Hulthemia roses, painstakingly cross-pollinating various specimens in the hopes of creating a brand-new variation of spectacular beauty. But even her passion has a highly structured goal: Gal wants to win Queen of Show in a major competition and bring that rose to market.Then one afternoon Gal's teenaged niece Riley, the daughter of her estranged sister, arrives. Unannounced. Neither one of them will ever be the same.Filled with gorgeous details of the art of rose breeding, The Care and Handling of Roses with Thorns is a testament to the redemptive power of love.

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