I am reviewing this book for NetGalley who gave me a copy of their book for an honest review.

This is not the normal type of garden book I read. Usually, the garden books that come through my hands are the type of practical knowledge. i.e. this much fertilizer and this type of plant. However, I have a deep and unabiding love of Japanese Landscape architecture, and Zen Buddhism in general. Putting them together in a general and readable format was like a delicious candy bar for me. It was a lovely and relaxing read. It was full of beautiful writing, not as practical as I would like and sometimes a bit too "woo woo" for my taste, but well written and interesting. Definitely, the writing is something to contemplate. I think on rereading it, I would get more out of it. This is the type of book that you get much more out of it with contemplation and multiple reads.

What a beautiful book. While reading, I highlighted many passages that resonated with me and once ai finished, I was on Amazon buying a personal copy to keep on my bookshelf. Thank you so much for the egalley.