Hope For The Flowers by Trina Paulus - 1972 Paperback Edition
This is a story about a caterpillar who has trouble becoming what he really is. It's like myself - like us. Trina Paulus, 1972
{HISTORY}
A parable, a love affair, a nature book. A story about friendship, encouragement, and destiny. An art book, a philosophy book, a suitable book for all ages. It's hard to define Hope for the Flowers in just a word or two. Essentially, it is a story about two caterpillars and their journey towards self-realization. But it is so much more than that too.Ā
When Trina Paulus wrote and illustrated this book in the early 1970s, at first glance, many people thought it was a children's book based on the bright colors and whimsical drawings. But Trina had no age in mind when she wrote this book. She simply wanted to share a story about hope and purpose and the power of friendship, bravery, and self-discovery.
Often compared to Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach, Hope for the Flowers is one of those books that affects people in different ways depending on their age and how they engage with the story. We won't say any more about the plot so as not to spoil your experience, other than to say it is, at heart, a nature book filled with wonderful drawings and several inspiring messages.
After spending several years in Egypt, where she helped set up a woman's cooperative for weavers in the 1960s, Trina came home to America from that experience an enlightened woman. Having seen firsthand that money does not equal happiness and that happiness does not necessarily equate to money or the pursuit of it, she saw in Egypt a different story. There, Ā happiness in women derived more from their participation in social communities than from material objects. They didn't care about money in the same way they cared about their friendships. That got Trina thinking about an idea for a book. Sparks flew. Creative juices flowed. 24 hours later, she had practically written the entire story.Ā
A runaway success, fifty years later, Hope for the Flowers has sold over four million copies and been translated into twenty languages around the world. Not too bad for two little caterpillars searching for their way in life. Just like Trina had too.Ā
Photo of Trina Paulus courtesy of The South Bend Tribune, July 9th 1980
{SPECIAL FEATURES}
- 1972 Paperback edition
- 152 pages
- Illustrated throughout by the author
{CONDITION}
In practically brand-new condition, this book is free from spots, stains, and notations. The spine is tight, all pages are intact, and the cover and interior pages are bright and clean.Ā
{SIZE}
Measures 9" inches (length) x 7" inches (width) x .5" inches (thickness) and weighs 11 oz.
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This is a story about a caterpillar who has trouble becoming what he really is. It's like myself - like us. Trina Paulus, 1972
{HISTORY}
A parable, a love affair, a nature book. A story about friendship, encouragement, and destiny. An art book, a philosophy book, a suitable book for all ages. It's hard to define Hope for the Flowers in just a word or two. Essentially, it is a story about two caterpillars and their journey towards self-realization. But it is so much more than that too.Ā
When Trina Paulus wrote and illustrated this book in the early 1970s, at first glance, many people thought it was a children's book based on the bright colors and whimsical drawings. But Trina had no age in mind when she wrote this book. She simply wanted to share a story about hope and purpose and the power of friendship, bravery, and self-discovery.
Often compared to Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach, Hope for the Flowers is one of those books that affects people in different ways depending on their age and how they engage with the story. We won't say any more about the plot so as not to spoil your experience, other than to say it is, at heart, a nature book filled with wonderful drawings and several inspiring messages.
After spending several years in Egypt, where she helped set up a woman's cooperative for weavers in the 1960s, Trina came home to America from that experience an enlightened woman. Having seen firsthand that money does not equal happiness and that happiness does not necessarily equate to money or the pursuit of it, she saw in Egypt a different story. There, Ā happiness in women derived more from their participation in social communities than from material objects. They didn't care about money in the same way they cared about their friendships. That got Trina thinking about an idea for a book. Sparks flew. Creative juices flowed. 24 hours later, she had practically written the entire story.Ā
A runaway success, fifty years later, Hope for the Flowers has sold over four million copies and been translated into twenty languages around the world. Not too bad for two little caterpillars searching for their way in life. Just like Trina had too.Ā
Photo of Trina Paulus courtesy of The South Bend Tribune, July 9th 1980
{SPECIAL FEATURES}
- 1972 Paperback edition
- 152 pages
- Illustrated throughout by the author
{CONDITION}
In practically brand-new condition, this book is free from spots, stains, and notations. The spine is tight, all pages are intact, and the cover and interior pages are bright and clean.Ā
{SIZE}
Measures 9" inches (length) x 7" inches (width) x .5" inches (thickness) and weighs 11 oz.
