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The Memory of Trees
by
Mick Rooney (Goodreads Author)
Can one boy be guided by knowledge alone on a path of discovery?
‘The Memory of Trees’ is the story of Carlos, a shepherd boy, who travels from his beautiful home of Cyprus, following in the footsteps of Saint Paul, into the Middle East and along the road to Damascus. Carlos is a young island boy, bright, thoughtful and passionate, brought up on the traditions of his villag...more
‘The Memory of Trees’ is the story of Carlos, a shepherd boy, who travels from his beautiful home of Cyprus, following in the footsteps of Saint Paul, into the Middle East and along the road to Damascus. Carlos is a young island boy, bright, thoughtful and passionate, brought up on the traditions of his villag...more
Hardcover, 208 pages
Published
September 30th 2011
by Book Republic
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I can highly recommend this book. It reminded me a bit of Paulo Coelho's books and it had the same effect on me. It kept me thinking about the story for a long time after I finished reading the book. It is beautifully written and very visual, I felt like watching Carlos from the side with every step he took on his path to wisdom.
I love the thought of putting memories about meaningful people who were once part of your life to the guardianship of certain trees and wish I grew up in a place with th...more
I love the thought of putting memories about meaningful people who were once part of your life to the guardianship of certain trees and wish I grew up in a place with th...more
This is a beautiful tale, and is very well written. Although it took me a while to get into the story of this book (not my usual) when I did I found myself immersed.
Carlos has a very simple life, but has always been struggling for answers. He learns a lot from the Elders, but when his father dies he finds himself taking a journey which leads him to follow the road to Damascus. He meets plenty of interesting characters throughout the book, and everything he learns can be mirrored in every day lif...more
Carlos has a very simple life, but has always been struggling for answers. He learns a lot from the Elders, but when his father dies he finds himself taking a journey which leads him to follow the road to Damascus. He meets plenty of interesting characters throughout the book, and everything he learns can be mirrored in every day lif...more
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Mick Rooney is an author, researcher and freelance journalist. He has been writing for nearly 30 years and published 9 books. As a publishing consultant, he is also a regular blogger, guest and visitor to many leading writers’ forums, and he has written numerous articles and books on publishing, music, and retail. Mick lives in the Netherlands.
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