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Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for   Where Trees Touch the Sky  by Karen Barnett hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! 
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Title:   Where Trees Touch the Sky  Series:   National Parks Author:   Karen Barnett Publisher:   Kregel Release Date:   August 13, 2024 Genre:   Christian Fiction, Dual Timeline 
Some secrets have shadows as long as the redwoods are tall. 
In the early 1920s, the accelerating destruction of the California redwoods is more than nature-loving Marion Baker can bear. Throwing herself headlong into the work of the Save the Redwoods League, she is shocked to learn that Frank Duncan, a man she's grown to love, is the son of one of the area's worst timber barons. Though devastated by the betrayal, she realizes this could also be an opportunity--if only she can convince him to help preserve her favorite grove from his father's greedy grasp. Is her love strong enough to persuade him to save these precious trees? Or will Marion choose to sacrifice her beliefs to keep Frank by her side? 
Nearly fifty years later, in 1972, polio survivor June Turner is deeply proud of the legacy her great aunt Marion has left as a redwood warrior. And despite her disability, June is determined to prove herself capable as a ranger at the recently established Redwood National Park, even if it means taking to the trails with her crutch in hand. What better way to carry on the family tradition of preserving Gods magnificent creation?
When aspiring film student Adam Garner approaches June to help make a documentary about Marion's life, she swiftly grabs the opportunity to spread her aunt's worthy reputation. That is, until they unearth a secret that might shatter the family legacy. In the scramble for answers, June may lose not only her family pride but also her own dreams. 
Karen Barnett's beautifully crafted split-time novel, set against the majestic backdrop of a beloved national park, immerses the reader in history that feels as fresh as if it happened yesterday.  
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If the color green had a scent, itwould smell like a redwood grove. Marion cradled the bouquet of roses in onearm and breathed deep of the fresh air. This was the one place she sensed God’svoice, as sure as she heard the wind whispering in the branches and the chatterof the trickling stream. Whenever her soul splintered, the forest had a way ofpiecing her back together. The treetops disappeared into the misty canopyseveral hundred feet above her head, but it wasn’t their size that gave hersolace. It was their age. Living to be over a thousand years old, these ancienttrees would likely consider her twenty-two as a mere blink of an eye.

Entering her favorite grove, Marionpulled off her cloche hat and gazed up at the large tree to her left. Sweetmemories flooded her mind. Years ago, she’d begun naming a few of the giantsafter people she had lost, transforming this section of woods into a personalmemorial garden. A sacred space.

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An amazing split-time Christian romancethat immerses readers into the history and magnificence of the Redwood NationalPark on the Northern Coast of California in 1923 and 1972 . . .

As someone who has spent a lot of timein this spectacular park over the past twenty years, I was instantly drawn intothe story by the author's ability to capture the essence of this beautifullandscape during two eras of the twentieth century.

The author has not only shared a lot ofvaluable history about the park and the struggle between the lumber industryand courageous individuals who fought to protect the redwoods, she has givenreaders a sensory journey through the redwood forests.

The main female characters—Marion Bakerand June Turner—were strong faith-filled women who I would consider groundbreakersfor their time. Both were vocal about their dedication to saving the redwoodsand were willing to take on powerful opponents of their sustainability andconservation efforts. I particularly admired June because of a disability thatshe fought to overcome so she could reach her dream of becoming a park ranger.

The lead characters in the story wereflawed, as we all are, but they changed and matured with time and experience. Ienjoy stories where the characters grow to progress past their flaws andmistakes to become the individuals God has called them to be.

This inspirational story will stay withme for a long time . . . The story is completely clean in language and content.

I received a copy of this book from thepublisher through JustRead Publicity Tours. All of my thoughts and opinionsshared here are solely my own.

 

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PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Christianbook | BookshopAlso Available:  About the Author

Karen Barnett is the award-winning author of eight novels including When Stone Wings Fly and The Vintage National Parks Novels. A former national park ranger, she’s also a hobby photographer and enjoys teaching writing workshops with both Cascade Christian Writers and West Coast Christian Writers. She and her family live in Albany, Oregon.

Connect with Karen by visiting karenbarnettbooks.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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