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“It’s impossible not to fall in love with Lilian, a young widow who is still trying to come to terms with the death of her husband four years later. “This novel is filled with characters you’ll love and wish you lived next door to in real life.” “Waxman’s voice is witty, emotional, and often profound.” “The Garden of Small Beginnings is a quirky, funny, and deeply thoughtful book.” Her narrative and dialog are drenched with spring showers of witty and irreverent humor.” “Kudos to debut author Waxman for creating an endearing and realistic cast of main and supporting characters (including the children). “Waxman takes readers from tears to laughter in this depiction of one woman’s attempt to hold it all together for everyone else only to learn it’s OK to put herself first.” Characters ring true right down to Lilian’s two daughters, who often steal the show.” Clearly an observer, Waxman has mastered the fine art of dialogue as well. lifts this novel far above being just another ‘widow finds love’ story. Wendy Wax, USA Today bestselling author of Best Beach Ever May make you want to play in dirt and grow a new life of your own.” The Garden of Small Beginnings is a beautiful book full of humor, heart, and deep insight.” “What a treat!! Abbi Waxman is one of the wittiest voices in the world today. Julia Claiborne Johnson, author of Be Frank With Me “This is my favorite kind of book-hilarious, sad, joyful. Waxman develops and explores the characters and their relationship in depth.” Karen White, New York Times bestselling author of the Tradd Street series The Garden of Small Beginnings is funny, poignant, and startling in its emotional intensity and in its ability to make the reader laugh and cry on the same page. #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin “Abbi Waxman is both irreverent and thoughtful.” Praise for Abbi Waxman and The Garden of Small Beginnings

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