Paul Fleischman

In a derelict neighbourhood of Cleveland, a young girl who was born after her father’s death decides to plant some Lima beans in a lot filled with rubbish so that her father, who used to be a farmer, would see her work, her patience, and her perseverance. Little by little, other inhabitants of the buildings around the lot come to plant something : tomatoes for a lost lover, pumpkins to sell, flowers to look at. Someone moves heaven and earth to get the lot cleaned by the city, and someone challenges the children to find a solution to bring water to the lot. Thirteen different people with their own stories that meet around friendship, help, joy, and little successes. A beautiful book.
Lien : https://redheadwithabrain.ch..

J'ai envie de faire une session Vipassana et ce livre explique bien ce que l'on peut en attendre, ce qui nous attendra et aussi ses bienfaits. J'avoue que le dernier essai qui donne le titre au recueil était un peu difficile comme approche mais les autres essais sont passionnants.