“This is a “can’t put it down” book. It follows a man and his journey with his religion and a deep love for his wife. More than once, I would stop reading and be thoughtful on my life and my religion. This is a book you’ll read more than once. I plan on ordering more as this is a great gift for friends.”

      — An Amazon Customer

"I finished this with a quiet smile. Ellwood’s journey feels genuinely human awkward, wounded, hopeful and the humor never undercuts the heart. What starts light slowly deepens into something thoughtful about faith, forgiveness, and chosen family. The ending ties the “secret” together in a way that’s gentle, not gimmicky, and it stayed with me after I closed the book."

     — A Goodreads Review

“Loved this book. Liked all the characters. Told story of various people finding their path to God. Story of people's lives in all different paths, friendship. Laughing and crying included.” 

     —An Amazon Customer

“Beneath the Marigolds is one of those rare books that makes you both laugh and reflect deeply on life. Richard Tilbury weaves a beautiful story about love, faith, and redemption through the eyes of Ellwood a man whose imperfections make him so relatable and endearing. The characters feel wonderfully real, from the patient and wise Suzi to the quirky cast of friends (and even the goat!). Beneath the humor and touching moments lies a powerful message about forgiveness, faith, and finding purpose after pain.”

     —A Goodreads review

“This is a MUST read for everyone on your Christmas list. The author has a very unique way of reminding us that there is a time to be born, weep, laugh, dance, embrace silence, love, forgive and experience peace in our lives. It's almost impossible to put this book down once you've read a chapter. Miss this book and you've missed the best of the best !!”

     —An Amazon Customer