Title: Where Trees Touch the Sky If the color green had a scent, it would smell like a redwood grove. Marion cradled the bouquet of roses in one arm and breathed deep of the fresh air. This was the one place she sensed God’s voice, as sure as she heard the wind whispering in the branches and the chatter of the trickling stream. Whenever her soul splintered, the forest had a way of piecing her back together. The treetops disappeared into the misty canopy several hundred feet above her head, but it wasn’t their size that gave her solace. It was their age. Living to be over a thousand years old, these ancient trees would likely consider her twenty-two as a mere blink of an eye.
Entering her favorite grove, Marion pulled off her cloche hat and gazed up at the large tree to her left. Sweet memories flooded her mind. Years ago, she’d begun naming a few of the giants after people she had lost, transforming this section of woods into a personal memorial garden. A sacred space.
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An amazing split-time Christian romance that immerses readers into the history and magnificence of the Redwood National Park on the Northern Coast of California in 1923 and 1972 . . .
As someone who has spent a lot of time in this spectacular park over the past twenty years, I was instantly drawn into the story by the author's ability to capture the essence of this beautiful landscape during two eras of the twentieth century.
The author has not only shared a lot of valuable history about the park and the struggle between the lumber industry and courageous individuals who fought to protect the redwoods, she has given readers a sensory journey through the redwood forests.
The main female characters—Marion Baker and June Turner—were strong faith-filled women who I would consider groundbreakers for their time. Both were vocal about their dedication to saving the redwoods and were willing to take on powerful opponents of their sustainability and conservation efforts. I particularly admired June because of a disability that she fought to overcome so she could reach her dream of becoming a park ranger.
The lead characters in the story were flawed, as we all are, but they changed and matured with time and experience. I enjoy stories where the characters grow to progress past their flaws and mistakes to become the individuals God has called them to be.
This inspirational story will stay with me for a long time . . . The story is completely clean in language and content.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher through JustRead Publicity Tours. All of my thoughts and opinions shared here are solely my own.
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This should be a very enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing and hosting this tour.
ReplyDeletefantastic review, dear June! thanks for being on the tour :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, June! I'm always a little nervous about getting a national park "right," and it's a relief when I hear good feedback from someone who knows the place well. The redwoods have stolen my heart! I will be back often.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your excellent review. I'm looking forward to reading this one.
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