From Wall Street to Weed Whacking
When Michael Francis packs up his Manhattan cubicle, and decides start a gardening business in Greenwich, Connecticut, he overlooks just one tiny detail:
He doesn't know the first thing about gardening.
Armed with unwavering optimism and a borrowed lawn mower, he launches headfirst into the manicured world of suburban landscaping.
What could possibly go wrong?
From battles with the infamous Trash Monster to diplomatic missions with Nasty Mrs. Phillips, Michael's misadventures bloom into an unexpected journey of self-discovery.
His clients might be eccentric (looking at you, Mad Annie Marsh), but they teach him that sometimes the best growth happens outside the garden.
Part memoir, part comedy, and part inspiration, this laugh-out-loud story proves that success doesn't always require expertise - sometimes, all you need is the courage to get your hands dirty.
Perfect for fans of Bill Bryson and anyone who has ever dared to chase an impossible dream, Yards and Stripes will have you rooting for Michael's success from the very first page.
Pick up your copy of Yards and Stripes today and discover that sometimes the best stories grow in the most unlikely soil.
Autorentext
Michael Francis is an Australian born author who lives in Brooklyn, New York.
He has written two books - Positively Pazzo: Learning Italian and Travels in Italy and Yards and Stripes: A Funny Book About Work, Business and Gardening.
He hopes to return to Italy several times and write a series of books.
Klappentext
Crocodile Dundee with a Lawn Mower...
An optimistic Australian decides to leave the New York rat race behind and start a gardening business in the USA.
With no actual qualifications or experience as a gardener, he relocates to Greenwich, Connecticut, where he rents an apartment, buys some equipment and promptly chops down the wrong tree.
He works with some crazy clients and meets the odd angry neighbor, as he continues to ponder the question;
How on earth do you put stripes on a lawn?
Yards and Stripes is a grand adventure, an inspiring story, and fair dinkum - the funniest book you will read this year.
Get your copy now.