Title: A Great Read
Review: You don't have to be interested in gardening or France to enjoy Goodman's book. The most powerful theme, for me, was the conquest of the feelings of naiveté, self-doubt and cultural alienation that so often envelope travelers when they immerse themselves in a different setting. Goodman's garden is a conduit that allows him to abandon some of the high-paced hangups and anxieties of American life for a simpler, more pleasurable existence. Yes, this book is about nature, and Goodman cultivates a inspiring love for his garden and his work, but what moved me the most was the way he cut through his own self-consciousness, the way he dropped his guard on and off the page without worrying about failing as a gardener or a writer or in any other role. In my opinion, that's what gives this book its punch.
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