Touching the Trees

by Jennifer McBride

With wit and sensitivity, Jennifer McBride has captured the gamut of emotions that accompany a rebirth of identity. From a traumatic, life-altering decision as a young woman through a long-term marriage that ultimately ended in divorce, she seeks out the truth of her life -- who she was then and who she wants to be now. Praised for her ability to take an ordinary situation and learn indelible life lessons, Jennifer McBride touches people who are in transition -- from married to single, from single to committed, from mired to free, and from fearful to joyous. Each chapter is beautifully crafted to allow the reader to pull what he or she needs from the experience. Taken as a whole, though, the book offers a story that is unerringly honest and powerful. It resonates with hope. "Jennifer McBride's writing is insightful, thought-provoking and comforting all at the same time. 'Plastic Bags' seems to be written especially for me and about my relationship. Thank you for giving a voice to the thoughts in my head." -- Shannon Stewart Heer, House Springs, Missouri

322 pages, Paperback

First published December 13, 2010

About the author

Jennifer McBride was born and raised in Western Australia, where she lives with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys reading, writing and watching movies, with a particular love of fantasy and science fiction. After many hectic years balancing secretarial work and parenting, she has finally found time to co-author her first children’s novel, Shimmer. When she is not writing, Jennifer loves travelling, watching the Fremantle Dockers and spending time with her family.

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! (Okay, I'm anything but impartial...)