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Walk to Paradise Garden was over much too quickly. John, you could have written twice the book and it would have made the story that much more enjoyable; that's the ONLY reason I could not give it 5 stars. Otherwise, in so many other ways it was a satisfying and complete tale well told. I regret I didn't highlight the many beautiful turns of phrase. Guess I'll just have to go back and reread it.


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Walk to Paradise Garden John Campbell 9781470140670 Books Reviews

I am pleased that I bought this book as a real book rather than as a mere ebook. It is one to savour - a most rewarding read.
The story covers the lives of the Armitage family from the time of the first world war to 2001 - the twin towers tragedy. They are philanthropists, starting with a quite small orphanage, and eventually expanding to schools in third world countries.
There are good times and bad, and there are tragedies - everyone has their tragedy, and John And Evelyn Armitage are no exception. Near to the very last page are some words by Evelyn about teaching children to be resiliant. She uses the example of making a garden - that when a storm comes along and destroys it, then one starts again, that in this life, one needs to be resiliant. Wise words from the character Evelyn, and from the author, John Campbell.
5 stars for this book.
John B. Campbell is a master wordsmith. His prose is poetry. He takes us on a journey with John and Evie and we truly feel like we are with them, step by step, with joy and tears. His descriptions are so vivid, I found myself on the streets of Paris, or walking the paths of Lake Forest - I could taste, smell and savor the time periods and places. His research and sharing is perfect - enough to put you right in the center of things, yet never burdening the reader with excessive data - only what we need to be in the scene with the characters. It is a compelling read - each day I looked forward to my time with John and Evie -- and now I miss them because I finished the book in the wee hours of this morning. Beautifully written. I have already been recommending it.
The chronicle of a well-off man, this stretches over the 20th century, telling about how the young John Armitage met a nurse married to Russian aristocracy and how they spend the next decades together until they are octogenarians. This includes two wars, and the work of an heir in establishing an English orphanage, later a Chicago-based benevolence for children. This might seem paradise but there is loss, death, intrigue, and betrayal in the lives of John and Evie Armitage.

I enjoyed the transpiring of decades in this novel. The historical references held with the details of the scenes. I'm not sure I've read such a chronicle before, following a harmonious marriage to the death of one spouse. Campbell's prose is smooth and it provides images throughout. He also gives strong focus to character and these characters develop.
I have been reading this book online. It's fantastic that it is finally available in print! The story-line coupled with the historical accuracy makes for a great read. Whether you are interested in history, novels, or period stories this is an excellent book for everyone.

John,
I have just finished reading your book. I must say; although I have previously read the manuscript pages you gave me, and enjoyed re-reading and subsequent chapters online, the cover to cover was most enjoyable. I am voracious reader, I often list reading as one of my hobbies and past-times. In my life I have covered a plethora of fiction and non-fiction, from the technical to the frivolous, wherever my current interests and passions have taken me. There are years where I have read hundreds of books. I am qualified to say your novel is a work of art. It is such a pleasurable read I hope to find out you have another in you. You indeed qualify as an author to which I would await the next book.

I am in awe of the demonstration of your ability shown through the finished product.Onward and Upward to become a bestseller!

Great Job!

Ron T
Walk to Paradise Garden is the saga of John David Armitage, the son of a Chicago meat-packer and an English mother. His life spans most of the twentieth century and reaches into the twenty-first and the book follows his travels, his accomplishments, his disappointments. Like all good sagas, the book is many things at once---historical fiction, romance, drama, travel narrative and even at times, a crime novel.

What most impressed me was the author's ability to immerse the reader in a variety of times and settings. From the Belgian countryside devastated by World War I, to France during the Folies Bergere era, to Chicago's burgeoning industry and early blues scene, to a busy market in Madagascar---John Campbell's descriptions of each of these settings are vivid and encompassing. His writing comes alive as he describes the activity in the towns and on the streets, the smells, the food, the clothing and manner of the people in all of these places. Because of its geographical scope, Walk to Paradise Garden makes the reader feel they are witnessing a global history through the eyes of Armitage, a philanthropist intent on making a difference in the world. And the writing itself is beautifully done, measured and rich, just expert.

The novel is also a look inside the privileged classes, their habits and rules, and a study of human nature. Campbell relays moments of sincere goodwill, insights into universal longings and fears, and he explores the ability of humans to commit despicable acts. And above all else, Walk to Paradise Garden is the love story of John and Evie, two unforgettable characters, and the family and enterprises they begin and leave to flower.

A sweeping saga, and I was sorry to reach the end. A most enjoyable read.

Mary Vensel White, author of The Qualities of Wood
Walk to Paradise Garden was over much too quickly. John, you could have written twice the book and it would have made the story that much more enjoyable; that's the ONLY reason I could not give it 5 stars. Otherwise, in so many other ways it was a satisfying and complete tale well told. I regret I didn't highlight the many beautiful turns of phrase. Guess I'll just have to go back and reread it.