One Hundred Daffodils, Rebecca Winn
One Hundred Daffodils, Rebecca Winn
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One Hundred Daffodils
Finding Beauty, Grace, and Meaning When Things Fall Apart

Author: Rebecca Winn

Narrator: Rebecca Winn

Unabridged: 7 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/24/2020


Synopsis

"When women share the truth about life and loss . . . hope is restored" in this enlightening and comforting memoir about purpose, personal growth, and nature's ability to heal (Sarah Ban Breathnach).
"There is so much life in the garden. That is why I come. Life that is gentle, self-supporting, and beautiful. Continuous in its cycles, grounded, pure."

When her husband asked for a divorce after twenty-five years of marriage, Rebecca Winn felt untethered physically, spiritually, and emotionally. The security she'd had in her marriage was suddenly replaced by an overwhelming sense of fear, hopelessness, and dread. She felt invisible and alone and was horrified to consider that her deepest longing -- to know and be known by another person -- might never be realized. But from this fear emerged a powerful desire to answer one of life's most profound questions: How can we ever know another person if we do not truly know ourselves?

Facilitated in measures by a love affair with a younger man, dedicated study of Jungian psychology, and a deep dive into global spiritual practices, Winn transformed heartbreak into wholeness through communion with the divine in nature. By turning to her garden for guidance, sanctuary, and inspiration, and dialing closely into the flora and fauna around her, she ultimately discovered what is possible when we are willing look at our unvarnished selves with an open mind -- and see others with an open heart.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Laura on March 24, 2020

One Hundred Daffodils made me think about my life, and journey, in a new way. I love the idea of nature as healer, but I've seldom really turned to the earth in this way. Rebecca Winn changed that for me with her absolutely lovely book. She inspired me to dig my hands in dirt and find deep, essentia......more

Goodreads review by Katie on May 01, 2020

For this to be @rebeccawinn.writer first #book, this is a shockingly beautiful work of art. The story centers around her garden and nature in general and it’s relation to her healing process as she found herself midway through her life amidst tumultuous life changes. This is one of the most beautifu......more

Goodreads review by Jodie on April 06, 2020

One Hundred Daffodils radiates hope, abundance, and possibility just as daffodils do as they emerge from brown, barren soil in the spring. Rebecca Winn shares the insights she gleamed from the plants and wildlife in her backyard garden as she recovers from childhood soul wounds and a broken heart as......more

Goodreads review by Margaret on January 27, 2020

One Hundred Daffodils is a collection of essays that take the reader through the author's journey of self-reinvention after her 25 year marriage ends. This book is unlike any book I have ever read before. It is enchanting and wise and filled with wonderful gems of insight. It reminds me a little bit......more

Goodreads review by Crystal on June 23, 2020

One Hundred Daffodils is a wonderfully honest book about how hard the struggle to discover yourself when life falls apart while being light and comedic at times. There re some wonderful life lessons that we can all take away from this book but more than that, I think this book helps us all see that......more


Quotes

"When women share the truth about life and loss, hearts can begin to heal and hope is restored. Readers will embrace that gift in Rebecca Winn's comforting and lovely memoir on beginning again."—Sarah Ban Breathnach,author of Simple Abundance: 365 Days to a Balanced and Joyful Life

"Rebecca Winn's quiet reflections here remind us that the restorative powers of the natural world are elusive, enigmatic: so often, they take us far and away from ourselves, all the while rooting us firmly in who we are and where we are. Kudos to her for tracking these ambiguities with such grace and clarity."—Akiko Busch, author of How toDisappear

"Rebecca Winn is an artist with words. Her book, One Hundred Daffodils, proves the underestimated power of beauty to heal our deepest wounds. Using her garden, nature, and a delightful smattering of wild creatures, she weaves her midlife catastrophe into a beautifully written story of raw vulnerability, courage, and transformation. I was totally captivated and entranced."—Arielle Ford, author of Turn Your Mate Into Your Soulmate

"Intimate and wise . . . Readers enduring a rough patch in life will benefit from Winn's empathy and hard-won wisdom."—Publishers Weekly

"A warm, lushly sensitive memoir . . . restorative."—MPR News

"If you're dealing with heartache, Rebecca Winn knows how to ease the pain . . . If you're wondering what role you have in this world, Rebecca Winn can help you unearth it . . . If you're looking for wonder, oh my, Rebecca Winn knows where you need to immerse yourself."—fyi50+

"Comforting."—Dallas Morning News

"A botanical elixir for all of our aching hearts."—Superhero of Love Podcast