Seed, Grow, Love, Write: One man's unexpected and slow journey to fulfillment

by John Markowski

Part self help, part a hilarious jaunt through one writer's life, Seed, Grow, Love, Write will leave every reader laughing, crying and, as author John Markowski says, "chewing" on something different.

Grow with Markowski as the "Family Leaf Management Program" lures him into gardening, a love further strengthened by "The Markowski Mulch," a grand event that happened each July. Feel the relief of a clean slate provided by mowing the lawn (known as "TheTheory of Vacuum Momentum"), and nod with understanding as he explains how ornamental grasses saved his life.

It's not all gardening, though. There are stories of his time as a mailman, private investigator, new dad, and petty thief. You meet his grandfather, the amateur taxidermist, his wife (and editor), and blog readers, including "Allison in Ohio."

In Seed, Grow, Love, Write, Markowski shows that a life lived without passion isn't really a life at all, and you'll close the book reinvigorated to find your own passion and not apologize for it. Meanwhile, you'll have had a grand time getting there.

Genres: Nature, Nonfiction, Humor

278 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 30, 2018

Reviews

[Roxie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn't put it down!

I too been on a slow journey for quite some time so reading his story gave me hope. It/he also gave me lots of food for thought in reaching my destination. I honestly can see my path a little clearer because of this read. Thanks so much for that. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

[Kelly Knapp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Markowski hits a perfect middle note between memoir and motivational book. He explains, in conversational language, how adult choices may be influenced by childhood activities and may be a way to find ones vocation. This was a delightful read.

[Marilyn Eppard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun read!

Downloaded this on a whim and am so glad I did... found it very honest and thought provoking, yet truly enjoyed your sense of humor ...very timely for this 65yr old woman! Will likely check out your blog site ...a first for me! Thank you!

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I didn’t want it to end. It taught me a lot about gardening, but more importantly, a lot about life. I wish that John and his family were my neighbors.

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read from a great guy

And to think I knew him when he was just a mediocre fantasy hockey guy - great and personal and touching book