Mallory Smith, who wrote The Gottlieb Native Garden: A California Love Story, passed away tragically at the age of 25. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of three, Mallory Smith grew up to be a determined, talented young woman who inspired others even as she privately raged against her illness. Despite the daily challenges of endless medical treatments and a deep understanding that she’d never lead a normal life, Mallory was determined to “Live Happy,” a mantra she followed until her death. She was a passionate environmentalist, graduating from Stanford Phi Beta Kappa and working as an environmental writer because her declining health prohibited her from doing field work. Random House posthumously published her memoir, Salt in My Soul: An Unfinished Life, a collection of her journal entries.
To obtain copies for your environmental nonprofit, please contact:
Diane Shader Smith
310.386.6803
dianeshadersmith@gmail.com