A Cactus Grows There

Reviews

Never has a book affected me more personally than "A Cactus Grows There."  Before reading this book, I couldn't even point out on a map where the southwest was; but now, it feels like I grew up there.

Stephanie T-D

I was at an airport bookstore a few days ago and wanted to pick up something to read for my upcoming flight.  I picked up this book and read through the whole thing - while I was standing in the bookstore!  I missed my flight and will have to postpone my father's funeral, but it was worth it.  What a great story!

Stephanie T-D

When moving to our new house, we only had enough room in our car for the essentials.  After packing up everything else, I only had enough space for one more book - "A Cactus Grows There," or The Bible.  I think you know which one I took and which one I had to throw away.

Stephanie T-D

I am blind and illiterate; however, I picked up a copy of this book because of how many people are talking about it.  Let me tell you this, this is one of the best books I have ever felt!

Stephanie T-D

I don't want to give away any spoilers, but my favorite part of the book is at the end when Stephanie realizes that the trucker who picked her up in Santa Fe is actually her father who she was looking for the whole time.  What a great twist.

Stephanie T-D

I bought a few copies of this book, just in case I ever loose one.  I have one by my bed, in my living room, in my bathroom, and one in my car.  I get really anxious when I am not within a few hundred feet of this book.  I can't wait to finally get around to reading it.

Stephanie T-D

I think the "cactus" represents a painful childhood for Stephanie and she goes to New Mexico to prevent those difficult memories from growing.  Or maybe Stephanie just hates cacti.

Stephanie T-D