The Gardener of Alcatraz - by Emma Bland Smith (Hardcover)

The Gardener of Alcatraz is a captivating true story about a prisoner who transformed a forbidding island prison into a lush landscape bursting with color.

Elliott Michener, convicted counterfeiter, spent much of his early time at Alcatraz devising ways to escape, but when he was given the opportunity to become a prison gardener, his life took a remarkable turn.

With empathy and a storyteller's flair, this inspiring picture-book biography follows Elliott's journey from a life of crime to one of dignity and fulfillment.

Told with humor, touching moments, and unexpected relevance, The Gardener of Alcatraz is a must-read for anyone looking for an uplifting story about the power of rehabilitation and the transformative nature of gardening.