Book Review Henny Maruapula
Friday, May 09, 2025 | 110 Views |
Flowers in the Valley book
Through honest stories, reflections that feel like a warm conversation, and gentle steps forward, this read reminds us that even in the deepest valleys, hope can take root and eventually, flowers will bloom again.
“I want the reader to know they are not alone, I want them to know grief is not only about losing a person, one can also experience grief by a lost opportunity. I want the book to heal parts of them that they have never spoken about,” said Keletso Maswabi, author of Flowers in The Valley.
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