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Book Spotlight: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh & Giveaway

April 26, 2012 by Darlene

Happy Thursday everyone!  I’m excited to spotlight a book today that I’ve read rave reviews on from some of very favorite bloggers and that is The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh which just released in paperback on April 3!  I actually picked this book up ages ago and just haven’t had a chance to get to it but I intend to soon.  Until then though I’ll share what the book is about with you, a bit about the author, and a giveaway so make sure to check that out at the end of the post!

 

About The Language of Flowers

The Victorian language of flowers was used to convey romantic expressions: honeysuckle for devotion, aster for patience, and red roses for love. But for Victoria Jones, it’s been more useful in communicating grief, mistrust, and solitude. After a childhood spent in the foster-care system, she is unable to get close to anybody, and her only connection to the world is through flowers and their meanings.

Now eighteen and emancipated from the system, Victoria has nowhere to go and sleeps in a public park, where she plants a small garden of her own. Soon a local florist discovers her talents, and Victoria realizes that she has a gift for helping others through the flowers she chooses for them. But a mysterious vendor at the flower market inspires her to question what’s been missing in her life. And when she’s forced to confront a painful secret from her past, she must decide whether it’s worth risking everything for a second chance at happiness.

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About Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Vanessa Diffenbaugh was born in San Francisco and raised in Chico, California. After studying creative writing and education at Stanford, she went on to teach art and writing to youth in low-income communities. She and her husband, PK, have three children: Tre’von, eighteen; Chela, four; and Miles, three. Tre’von, a former foster child, is attending New York University on a Gates Millennium Scholarship. Diffenbaugh and her family currently live in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where her husband is studying urban school reform at Harvard.

Vanessa Diffenbaugh is also the founder of the Camellia Network. The mission of the Camellia Network is to create a nationwide movement to support youth transitioning from foster care. In The Language of Flowers, Camellia [kuh-meel-yuh] means “My Destiny is in Your Hands.” The network’s name emphasizes the belief in the interconnectedness of humanity: each gift a young person receives will be accompanied by a camellia, a reminder that the destiny of our nation lies in the hands of our youngest citizens. For more information visit www.camellianetwork.org

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GIVEAWAY DETAILS

I have one copy of The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh to share with my readers. To enter…

  • For 1 entry simply leave me a comment entering the giveaway.
  • For 2 entries, follow my blog.  If you already follow my blog, thank you, and please let me know so I can pass the extra entry on to you as well.
  • For 3 entries, blog or tweet this giveaway to spread the word!

This giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winner on Saturday, May 12/12.  Good luck!

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  1. Linda B says

    April 26, 2012 at 5:29 am

    Sounds like a great book with a fascinating concept. Thanks for the giveaway.

    GFC follower

  2. vivienne says

    April 26, 2012 at 6:30 am

    I must read this at some point. This is the first time I have seen the trailer!

  3. Ellie says

    April 26, 2012 at 7:04 am

    A fascinating novel which is captivating. many thanks. I am an e-mail subscriber.

  4. debbie says

    April 26, 2012 at 7:06 am

    I think this sounds really good. I love flowers, so I have to put this on my TBR list.
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

  5. debbie says

    April 26, 2012 at 7:07 am

    I am a gfc follower
    debbie
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

  6. Anne says

    April 26, 2012 at 7:14 am

    this book would be enjoyable. I subscribe via e-mail.

  7. Lisa Garrett says

    April 26, 2012 at 7:36 am

    I would like to know more about the meaning of different flowers.

  8. Lisa Garrett says

    April 26, 2012 at 7:37 am

    I follow via email and GFC.

  9. Lisa Garrett says

    April 26, 2012 at 7:38 am

    Tweeted: https://mobile.twitter.com/#!/lag32583/status/195506989084835841

  10. Melissa @ Coffee, Books and Laundry says

    April 26, 2012 at 7:55 am

    Love this cover more than the other. I’m a follower
    GFC name Melissa

  11. zibilee says

    April 26, 2012 at 8:44 am

    This was one of my best reads of the year, and I am also going to be hosting a giveaway for a copy. It’s an amazing book, and one of your entrants is going to be very lucky to get the chance to win it!

  12. Margie says

    April 26, 2012 at 10:10 am

    This sounds like a fascinating book, especially the mysterious secret from her past. THanks for the giveaway.

  13. Colleen Turner says

    April 26, 2012 at 10:10 am

    This sounds like an amazingly touching story! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

  14. Margie says

    April 26, 2012 at 10:11 am

    Follow Peeking by email subscription.

  15. Colleen Turner says

    April 26, 2012 at 10:11 am

    I am a GFC follower (Colleen Turner) and email subscriber.

  16. Serena says

    April 26, 2012 at 10:18 am

    PLEASE enter me…lol This is a book that I’m DYING to read…yes, I’m being dramatic. Thanks for the giveaway…

  17. Serena says

    April 26, 2012 at 10:29 am

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/SavvyVerseWit/status/195549959603499008

    And added it to my contest sidebar

  18. Mary Ann Woods says

    April 26, 2012 at 10:56 am

    This is on my list to either buy in paperback or check out from the library. However, it would be great to win it! Thanks for the chance. I follow via email.

  19. Muzette says

    April 26, 2012 at 11:16 am

    I loved this book when I read it and hated to take it back to the library. Would love to be entered for a chance to win a copy! I also follow your blog.

  20. Rachel W. says

    April 26, 2012 at 11:37 am

    I’m a follower- thanks for the giveaway!

    Rachelhwallen@gmail.com

  21. Sandra K321 says

    April 26, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    This sounds a bit different; I think I would enjoy reading it. Thanks.

  22. Sandra K321 says

    April 26, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    I follow you via GFC as Sandra K321

  23. Terry Martini says

    April 26, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    I have had this one on my TBR list for quite a while. Would love to win a copy. I am a follower through email and Networked Blogs.

    tmrtini at gmail dot com

  24. Karen B says

    April 26, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    I’ve read nothing but wonderful reviews the past few weeks and have it on my wishlist.

    kpbarnett1941[at]aol.com

  25. Karen B says

    April 26, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    Email subscriber, Networked blogs follower.
    kpbarnett1941[at]aol.com

  26. Beth DiIorio says

    April 26, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    This book trailer is incredibly powerful…I CAN’T WAIT TO READ The Language of Flowers. Inspiring!!
    I follow your blog through GFC (Beth DiIorio) and email (beth.diiorio@yahoo.com). I tweeted about the giveaway (https://twitter.com/#!/BethDiIorio/status/195639487831871488)
    I am keeping my fingers crossed on this one!!!

  27. Carl says

    April 26, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    Such an interesting story and so well dovetailed into the avocation of the author. I first heard of this book when it came out in hardcover. So glad to hear that it is now in paperback and still going strong. Please enter my name for the chance to win a copy, Thanks

    I follow your blog by email: carlscott(at)prodigy(dot)net(dot)mx

    I also tweeted about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/carlrscott/status/195674300081127425

  28. amandasue says

    April 26, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    I really want to read this!

  29. amandasue says

    April 26, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    I’m a follower thanks.

  30. pamela james says

    April 26, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    The foster system needs redone-all those poor kids on their own at eighteen. What a shame.

    pjames330 at aol dot com

  31. pamela james says

    April 26, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    gfc follower
    pjames330 at aol dot com

  32. pamela james says

    April 26, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/pj436/status/195680138418065409

    pjames330 at aol dot com

  33. Hira Hasnain (Enamored Soul) says

    April 26, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    I have been pining to read this book for a pretty long time now. The premise of the book seems absolutely fascinating – and it ties in with the request I’ve put in via Goodreads for the titles of books that pertain to adoption and fostering children. It seems like a heartbreaking yet poignant read. Thank you very much for this giveaway opportunity! 🙂

  34. Hira Hasnain (Enamored Soul) says

    April 26, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    I’m a GFC Follower: ~Enamored Soul~

    Name: Hira Hasnain
    Email: Enamoredsoul(at)gmail(dot)com

  35. Hira Hasnain (Enamored Soul) says

    April 26, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    I tweeted the giveaway:

    https://twitter.com/#!/inluvwithbookz/status/195687335499792385

    Name: Hira Hasnain
    Email: Enamoredsoul(at)gmail(dot)com
    Twitter: @inluvwithbookz

  36. DarcyO says

    April 26, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    Sounds like a great read. Thanks for the chance.

  37. DarcyO says

    April 26, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    I follow with GFC.

  38. DarcyO says

    April 26, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/darcy1956/status/195688966106791936

  39. Shannon says

    April 26, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    I have heard good things about this book and would love to read it.

    I follow your blog.
    I tweeted about the book spotlight: https://twitter.com/#!/ggjunk/status/195702620227252224
    bas1chsemail at gmail dot com

  40. Leslie says

    April 26, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    This was one of my favorite reads last year, a wonderful book. No need to enter me as I already own a copy.

  41. bn100 says

    April 26, 2012 at 11:40 pm

    The book sounds very interesting.

  42. bn100 says

    April 26, 2012 at 11:40 pm

    I follow the blog.

  43. Trish says

    April 27, 2012 at 6:54 am

    I’d love to be considered, Darlene (and you know I’m a follower). I’ve been hearing such beautiful things about this book and tried to convince my book club to read it in June but Baker’s Daughter was voted on instead.

    Hope you’re doing well. xoxo

  44. karenk says

    April 27, 2012 at 7:35 am

    thanks for the chance to read this beautiful story 🙂

  45. karenk says

    April 27, 2012 at 7:35 am

    i’m a follower, too 🙂

  46. Patricia Boyle says

    April 27, 2012 at 8:16 am

    Just the cover of the book (the flowers) makes me cheerful today especially when it subartic temperatures here.

    pboylecharley AT hotmail DOT com

  47. LilMissMolly says

    April 27, 2012 at 11:02 am

    I listened to this book via CD from my library when it came out on hard back. I would have to say, it was my favorite book – and most memorable – out of the 100+ I read/listened to last year. It was so moving, thought provoking and heart wrenching. Truly a beautiful story.
    GFC follower

  48. Karen Wapinski says

    April 27, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    I am so excited to read this book; thanks for the giveaway ^_^
    I am a GFC follower

  49. Lilian says

    April 27, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    I heard so many wonderful things about this book since it’s release late last year, I am curious what makes a book about..flowers..so special. Please enter me!

  50. Lilian says

    April 27, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    I follow by GFC as Lilian Cheng.=)

  51. Lilian says

    April 27, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/lilboxism/status/196004847533830146

    lilianxchengATgmailDOTcom

  52. valerie says

    April 27, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    I want to read this book it looks like such a good story.

  53. valerie says

    April 27, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    I can’t wait to read this book

  54. Beth(bookaholicmom) says

    April 28, 2012 at 11:11 am

    I have heard this is a fantastic book! I love the new cover on it! I would love to enter the giveaway! Thanks for offering it!

    bthgordon(at)yahoo(dot)com

    I am also a google follower

  55. Diane B. says

    April 28, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    This sounds like a wonderful book. I love flowers, they have so much meaning in life. Thanks for the chance to win it. I’m a follower. Please give Sammy a hug for me.
    https://twitter.com/#!/Dyniy/status/196341249651912704

  56. Staci@LifeintheThumb says

    April 28, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    I really enjoyed this book…love the cover for the paperback!

  57. Emma @ Words And Peace says

    April 28, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    I love very much this book and would love to have an extra copy to give to a friend. I follow you and have just tweeted about your giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/wordsandpeace/status/196381959604277248
    here is my review of the book: http://wordsandpeace.com/2011/10/07/73-review-the-language-of-flowers/
    thanks for this!

  58. Jessica DeLeon says

    April 28, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    I would love to read this book. I’ve heard great things about it.

  59. Debbie @ A Library of our Own says

    April 28, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    I’m really intrigued by this book!

  60. Debbie @ A Library of our Own says

    April 28, 2012 at 6:02 pm

    I’m a follower through GFC

  61. Debbie @ A Library of our Own says

    April 28, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    I tweeted this contest: https://twitter.com/#!/LibraryOfOurOwn/status/196388431146921985

  62. Renee says

    April 29, 2012 at 6:39 am

    Thanks for this great giveaway

  63. Renee says

    April 29, 2012 at 6:40 am

    I already follow your blog

  64. Linda Jacobs says

    April 29, 2012 at 10:04 am

    I read this when it first came out and totally loved it!

  65. Margaret says

    April 29, 2012 at 10:29 am

    I really want to read this! Been trying to win so let’s hope this time I’m lucky!

    2+ follower

    3+ tweeted

    Margaret
    singitm(at)hotmail(dot)com

  66. Cassie says

    April 29, 2012 at 11:52 am

    I’ve been wanting to read this forever. I’m just commenting. 🙂

  67. Maryann says

    April 30, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    I would love to read this book. Sounds so wonderful.

  68. mamabunny13 says

    April 30, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    It has me intrigued!
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

  69. mamabunny13 says

    April 30, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    I follow via gfc – mamabunny13
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

  70. mamabunny13 says

    April 30, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/197094018532904962
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

  71. Susan @ The Book Bag says

    May 1, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    I love this book but read it from the library. I would love to have my own copy. Thanks for the chance!

    I am a GFC follower.

  72. Lisa S. says

    May 7, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    how interesting! I am interested please enter me!
    pinchbuggies at hotmaildotcom

  73. Lisa S. says

    May 7, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    I am an email subscriber, follow your blog & on NetworkedBlogs, & on GFC.
    pinchbuggies at hotmaildotcom

  74. Lisa S. says

    May 7, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    I LIKEd your post, tweeted the giveaway, https://twitter.com/#!/Pinchbuggies/status/199563249388240897
    & posted on my wall, Lisa Stonesifer
    pinchbuggies at hotmaildotcom

  75. Bridget O'Neill says

    May 9, 2012 at 11:20 am

    Sounds like a good read!

  76. Bridget O'Neill says

    May 9, 2012 at 11:21 am

    I’m an email follower bjoneill@hotmail.com

  77. carla says

    May 9, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    I read your great review awhile back but I neglected to get entered. I think the Language of Flowers sounds like a great language to learn!

    I follow you on email.

    cjay (at) iavalley (dot) edu

  78. Laura Kay says

    May 10, 2012 at 6:04 am

    Hi Thanks for the chance to win a copy of The Language of Flowers! Been on my wish list for some time!

    Laura Kay
    anovelreview(@)yahoo(.)com

  79. Laura Kay says

    May 10, 2012 at 6:05 am

    I’m a GFC Follower and email subscriber!

    Laura Kay
    anovelreview(@)yahoo(.)com

  80. Laura Kay says

    May 10, 2012 at 6:06 am

    I tweeted about your giveaway!

    https://twitter.com/#!/anovelreview1/status/200556733616238592

    and I followed you on twitter 😀

    Laura Kay
    anovelreview(@)yahoo(.)com

  81. mep says

    May 10, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    My sister’s book club RAVED about this book. She checked her copy out of the library so I’d love to win my own!

    mep AT nottobrag DOT net

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