Barbara and Dottie Mumma Celebrate Life Through Poetry and Art

Barbara and Dorothy “Dottie” Mumma present “Does Every Little Bud On the Bush That Grows Try To Make Room For Another Rose?” a collection honoring the creative life of their mother, Dorothy R. Mumma. For fifty-seven years Dorothy lived in beautiful Morristown, New Jersey. Drawing from Dorothy’s poetry, reflective writings, paintings, and Barbara’s photographs, the daughters thoughtfully curate a work that reflects a lifetime of observation, travel, and artistic expression.

The book invites readers into an immersive journey where personal poetry is paired with visual art depicting nature, landscapes in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and California along with animals, and everyday beauty. Each page offers moments that may inspire laughter, quiet reflection, or a renewed appreciation for life at every stage.

Barbara and Dottie created this book in 2022 as a loving tribute to their mother and as a way to share her talents with a wider audience. Both daughters built successful careers as executive assistants for major businesses in northern New Jersey, New York City, and Los Angeles, and now bring their professional dedication and personal devotion together in this meaningful project.

A professional book review states: “It is the kind of book that feels less like reading and more like entering a soft, sunlit memory. It is a rare fusion of poetry, paintings, and photographs…In the end, this collection isn’t merely read; it is felt. It hums with nostalgia, gratitude, and the gentle reminder that even the smallest buds make room for another rose–and for another moment of beauty, if we choose to look.”

“Does Every Little Bud On the Bush That Grows Try To Make Room For Another Rose?” motivates readers to slow down, reflect, and rediscover joy in simple moments through art and words. An engaging and uplifting read, this book is now available for purchase on Amazon and other major online book retailers.

Copies available in:
Hardback: 978-1098043414
Paperback: 978-1098043407
Kindle: 978-1098043421

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