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My Plants Hate Me: A Memoir in Leaves

Michelle Hoffmann

Do your plants die just from looking at you?

Then this book gets you.

My Plants Hate Me: A Memoir in Leaves by Michelle Hoffmann is a laugh-out-loud, oddly comforting exploration of what happens when a plant lover with no green thumb refuses to give up.

Follow Michelle's hilarious, heartfelt journey through overwatering disasters, fern funerals, and the spiritual awakening that comes from accidentally resurrecting a pothos named Leafy Larry.

In ten witty chapters - from The Great Chlorophyll Lie to Composting My Feelings - this book blends humor, warmth, and a surprising amount of wisdom. It's part memoir, part therapy, part self-care manual for anyone who's ever tried too hard, cared too much, or just wanted something green to survive them.

You'll love this book if you've ever:

  • Bought a plant to "start fresh" and watched it wither immediately

  • Given your cactus a name, a pep talk, and too much water

  • Found life lessons hiding in potting soil and spilled coffee

  • Wanted to laugh through your own growth process

It's cozy, funny, and quietly profound - perfect for plant parents, self-care seekers, and anyone trying to nurture something (even themselves) back to life.

Because sometimes, the only thing growing faster than your mistakes is your sense of humor.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publish Date: Oct 31st, 2025
  • Pages: 58
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.14in - 0.20lb
  • EAN: 9798272469779
  • Categories: House Plants & Indoor