Jeremiah Williams has been tending the gardens of the Tennessee governor’s mansion for over twenty-five years. And like most first families who have come and gone, this one has stolen his heart. Mackenzie and her husband, Governor Gray London, have struggled for ten years to have a child and are now enjoying a sweet season of life—anticipating the coming reelection and sending their precious daughter, Maddie, off to kindergarten—when a tragedy tears their world apart. As the entire state mourns, Mackenzie falls into a grief that threatens to swallow her whole.

Though his heart is also broken, Jeremiah realizes that his gift of gardening is about far more than pulling weeds and planting flowers. It’s about tending hearts as well. As he uses the tools that have been placed in his hands, he gently begins to cultivate the hard soil of Mackenzie’s heart, hoping to help her realize what it took him years to discover. A Southern tale of loss, love, and living, The First Gardner reminds us that all of life is a gift, but our heart is the most valuable gift of all.

We are very excited that the author, Denise Hildreth-Jones will be joining us for dinner and discussion.  We have had a great time with Denise at prior book clubs as well as on retreats.

You can purchase your book from your favorite book store or download it to your wireless reading devise.  We will also be selling the books at the NMC lobby kiosk on February 4th and 12th for $12.

Tickets to the event must be purchased online, the cost is $10.

 Your ticket will be held at Will Call.