Even though that broke my heart, I could still see myself reading this book again in the future because the amount of growth seen from start to finish was so rejuvenating. The part of the book where Frank Fletcher was deteriorating was such a hard thing to read. So begins her journey of self discovery, adventure, friendship, and love. She takes a step back and looks at her life, then realizes her father may have been right. That is until the demon that is Alzheimer’s takes control of him.Īfter her father’s passing Missy realizes she might not be the person she thinks she is. He is bold and outgoing in a way that Missy thinks she will never be able to replicate. She works and spends majority of her time with her father, Frank Fletcher. I instantly felt a connection to Missy because she is an anxious introvert and her fears mirrored many of my own. It starts off on Missy Fletcher’s 35th birthday thirty-five and living a career driven life still practically in her father’s nest. This is how I felt while reading The Light of Hidden Flowers. I want to see worlds that are so vibrant I forget that I’ve never actually been there. These poems by Akash are intense in their unique sensitivities, eager in their search of the submerged consciousness and incomparably deft in turning words into hymns. When I look at the words on the page, I don’t want to see only words. I want to feel like I am there with the characters. I want to feel the excitement of the trek to uncharted territory. Katie: I love a book that takes me on a journey any kind of journey. It’s a reminder that it’s never too late to pursue our dreams. The Light of Hidden Flowers is a deeply felt story of accepting who we are while pushing our boundaries to see how much more we can become. Soon, Missy finds herself in impoverished India, signing away her inheritance and betting on a risky plan while rekindling a lost love. There she meets a new friend who proposes a radical idea. The Easter lily is the symbol of the Virgin Mary. White lily symbolizes modesty and virginity, orange lily symbolizes passion, yellow lily symbolizes gaiety while Lily of the Valley symbolizes sweetness and purity of heart. But when her dad is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Missy is forced to step up and take over as his primary caregiver and the principal of the firm.Īfter her father’s death, Missy finds a letter from him in which he praises her for being a dutiful daughter but admonishes her for not taking any risks in life.ĭevastated, Missy packs her suitcase and heads for Italy. Lily symbolizes purity and refined beauty. Published by Lake Union Publishing on November 10, 2015īook-smart Melissa Fletcher lives a predictable life in her hometown, working behind the scenes for her charismatic father in a financial career that makes perfect sense. The Light of Hidden Flowers by Jennifer Handford
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