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About The Book
A birch tree grows tall and arabesque in the front yard of Nancy Chadwick’s childhood home. Over time the tree becomes her buddy and first learned connection, synonymous with home—and one spring morning, she makes a discovery under its boughs that foreshadows the many disconnections within her family, relationships, jobs, and home that are to come. Through the chapters in her life, Chadwick’s search for home carries her through with unflinching honesty, but in the end, it is a story of survival and triumph over adversity. She does not wallow in self-pity but remains tenacious as she examines her life. An exploration of what it means to belong, Under the Birch Tree is a success story of finding home.
Excerpt
One warm summer morning, humidity obscured the rising sun as I stood at the top of the driveway. Lending its shade, my tree caught my attention as if to warn me. I inched closer. With bent knees and my rear end sticking out, I squatted to get a better look at the curb encircling its trunk. I stepped to the curb into the dim spot, knowing if I could get closer to the ground, I could focus better. My once-warm body cooled, and goose bumps crept up my arms. I'm not sure if my reaction was due to my cooling in the shade or the ignition of adrenaline anticipating what was to come.
Product Details
- Publisher: She Writes Press (June 19, 2018)
- Length: 248 pages
- ISBN13: 9781631523571
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