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Alexandra Risen

Alexandra Risen

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 When not writing and passionately researching the significance that the natural world plays in our lives, Alexandra Risen collects rocks, rescued dogs, and gardening boots, and drinks too much espresso with her husband, and Earl Grey when alone meditating in her garden.

Her memoir, Unearthed (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; Viking Penguin Random House), her first public expression of this passion, was shortlisted for two literary awards and enjoyed several weeks on the Canadian non-fiction bestseller list. 

Up next and coming soon, is As Long As You Live, which takes place amidst the glorious dust and slopes of Mount Etna, and is played out through the actions of some of Sicily’s accomplished personalities. A historical fiction novel, it is a personal love letter that celebrates the power of the volcano and the natural beauty of Sicily.

 ” In this rich and rewarding memoir, Alexandra reminds us that a garden is a place of transformation and discovery. As she brings an abandoned garden and overgrown plot of land to life, she uncovers not just the secrets of the garden, but of her own past. She finds truth and beauty in both foliage and family, and we’re fortunate to be invited along for the journey.

AMY STEWART,
author of Girl Waits with Gun,
The Drunken Botanist, and Wicked Plants

UNEARTHED

“Risen paints a vivid and exquisite portrait of nature and its profound significance.

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"A generous, poignant memoir.

KIRKUS REVIEWS

“A remarkable book.

 BOOKLIST STARRED REVIEW

GARDEN

BOOKS | UNEARTHED

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