"Tending Roses" by Lisa Wingate is a novel about a woman named Kate who is struggling to balance her career and family life. When she visits her grandmother, Rose, at her home in Missouri, Kate discovers a journal that Rose has been keeping for many years. As Kate reads through the journal, she learns about Rose's life and the struggles she faced as a young mother. Through the journal, Kate begins to understand her own family better and learns to appreciate the simple moments in life.
The novel explores themes of family, love, loss, and the importance of slowing down and appreciating the present moment. It also delves into the relationships between mothers and daughters and the challenges of balancing career and family responsibilities. The story is told through a series of flashbacks and present-day scenes, alternating between Kate's life in the present and Rose's life in the past.
Overall, "Tending Roses" is a heartwarming story that emphasizes the importance of family, love, and the simple pleasures in life.