Mildred the Bird Lady - Jones, Rose M.
18,99 €
inkl. MwSt.

Versandfertig in über 4 Wochen
  • Broschiertes Buch

A chance encounter in a Chicago park between inquisitive 4-year-old Mary and the eccentric Mildred begins a lifelong, unconventional friendship. Despite her mother's admonishment not to engage with Mildred, Mary finds herself drawn to the kind "Bird Lady." Impressed by Mary's independence and creativity, Mildred shares the lessons of her gilded life and becomes a mentor for Mary. In their moments together, Mildred teaches Mary about courtship, manners, ethics, art, culture, and life's little luxuries. Through the twists and turns of Mary's life, Mildred's influence is felt time and again, like…mehr

Andere Kunden interessierten sich auch für
Produktbeschreibung
A chance encounter in a Chicago park between inquisitive 4-year-old Mary and the eccentric Mildred begins a lifelong, unconventional friendship. Despite her mother's admonishment not to engage with Mildred, Mary finds herself drawn to the kind "Bird Lady." Impressed by Mary's independence and creativity, Mildred shares the lessons of her gilded life and becomes a mentor for Mary. In their moments together, Mildred teaches Mary about courtship, manners, ethics, art, culture, and life's little luxuries. Through the twists and turns of Mary's life, Mildred's influence is felt time and again, like a gentle beacon guiding Mary toward her true passion. An unlikely friendship between a child and an eccentric woman leads to a lifelong bond... The dialogue between Mary and Mildred is touching and is the force driving the narrative... this book is an empathetic examination of friendship and how it can change one's life. - Kirkus Reviews
Autorenporträt
Rose M. Jones found her passion for writing at the University of North Carolina of Pembroke where she majored in Sociology. She and her husband work together helping people in recovery from addiction, and she volunteers as a mentor to teens and preteens who struggle with addiction. Rose loves animals and is the proud mama of 6 fur babies (3 cats, 2 Chinese Crested Powderpuff dogs, and 1 miniature poodle).She was raised in snowy northern Ohio but has since immersed herself in coastal living in Wilmington, North Carolina.Mildred the Bird Lady¿ is Rose's debut novel. She is currently working on her next book.