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Barbara Paul Robinson, author of Rosemary Verey: the life & lessons of a legendary gardener
Thursday, January 31 2013, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
During a sabbatical from a New York law firm, where she was the first woman partner, Barbara Paul Robinson worked as a gardener for Rosemary Verey at Barnsley house, in the Cotswolds of England.  She credits this life transforming experience with soon thereafter becoming the first woman president of the New York City Bar.  She has written the first and, so far, only biography of the great English gardener. Rosemary Verey: The Life & Lessons of a Legendary Gardener (David R. Godine, 2012) was greeted by enthusiastic reviews, including one by Michael Dirda in the Washington Post, where he called the book an "irresistible biography".  The October 10 issue of Country Life devoted six pages and its cover to it. On December 21, 2012, Robinson was interviewed by Robin Young on WBUR's "Here and Now". 

There will be an opportunity to hear Barbara at Elm Bank on January 31, when she gives an illustrated lecture on her book, including behind the scenes look at Verey's work at Barnsley and her influence on celebrities such as Prince Charles and Elton John.  On that afternoon, light refreshments will be served and signed books will be available for purchase. The cost of the event to members will be $10.00 and to non-members $15.00. To register click here .  To ask questions, contact Librarian Maureen Horn. ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ; 617-933-4912)

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