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Falling Through Trees
“Crystal has created a poignant story about a self-made woman who is forced to return to a difficult past that she left long ago and struggles to reconnect to the younger sister she left behind. Through the tragedy of their mother’s attempted suicide, both women learn that life can be good despite the pain, and the sisters ultimately find joy in the secrets they share. A powerful and riveting story that book clubs will be sure to embrace!”
-Jeffrey Stepakoff, award-winning author of Fireworks Over Toccoa
“As a heart-rending story involving two sisters and the imminent death of the mother they share, Falling Through Trees reminds us about the need for both resilience and compassion in our lives. Anyone who has lost a loved one will be moved by the story, as the triumph of the human spirit and sisterly love prevails.”
-Barbara Helen Bartocci, author of Nobody’s Child Anymore
“Nobody plans for disaster to strike, but it always does in one form or another. Falling Through Trees takes us deep into the hearts and minds of two sisters faced with their mother’s attempted suicide and carries us through the difficult decisions and realizations they come to as they try to move forward through this devastation. Courage, vulnerability, and love of family allow these women to deal with the lingering torments of their past and the acute pain of their present and find the inner strength to reclaim their lives.”
-Sara Walpert Foster, author of Nobody Expects The Spanish Inquisition
“In Falling Through Trees, Crystal Klimavicz has crafted a compelling story of healing and redemption told through the eyes of three women—a mother and two daughters. Everyone experiences loss in their lifetime whether it is through death, a fractured relationship, or other painful experiences. I will most certainly recommend this novel to every one of my clients who is on the journey of restoration and self-discovery.”
-Gary W. Delaplane, owner of Mourning Dove Counseling
-Jeffrey Stepakoff, award-winning author of Fireworks Over Toccoa
“As a heart-rending story involving two sisters and the imminent death of the mother they share, Falling Through Trees reminds us about the need for both resilience and compassion in our lives. Anyone who has lost a loved one will be moved by the story, as the triumph of the human spirit and sisterly love prevails.”
-Barbara Helen Bartocci, author of Nobody’s Child Anymore
“Nobody plans for disaster to strike, but it always does in one form or another. Falling Through Trees takes us deep into the hearts and minds of two sisters faced with their mother’s attempted suicide and carries us through the difficult decisions and realizations they come to as they try to move forward through this devastation. Courage, vulnerability, and love of family allow these women to deal with the lingering torments of their past and the acute pain of their present and find the inner strength to reclaim their lives.”
-Sara Walpert Foster, author of Nobody Expects The Spanish Inquisition
“In Falling Through Trees, Crystal Klimavicz has crafted a compelling story of healing and redemption told through the eyes of three women—a mother and two daughters. Everyone experiences loss in their lifetime whether it is through death, a fractured relationship, or other painful experiences. I will most certainly recommend this novel to every one of my clients who is on the journey of restoration and self-discovery.”
-Gary W. Delaplane, owner of Mourning Dove Counseling
380 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 9, 2014
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About the author
Crystal Klimavicz
3 books26 followersFrom Maine to the south, a stint overseas, and back to Maine again, Crystal now lives just outside of beautiful Portland, ME with her husband and their two children.
Her love for the written word coupled with family tragedy, prompted her to write Falling Through Trees. Two years later, the sequel, This Side of Perfect, was released. Both books have been recently republished under her pen name, Crystal Cole; same family dramas, told through a tighter prose and showcased by gorgeous new covers.
Beyond women's fiction, Crystal has also written The Days of Not So Long Ago, as well as multiple family memoirs. Currently, she is editing manuscripts for a number of aspiring authors, teaching the craft of memoir, and writing her latest novel, The Upended Life of Magnolia Clementine, due out in 2019.
Crystal's passion lies in creating real characters who experience everyday grief and joy, as we all do. If you enjoy her work, please leave a helpful review.
Her love for the written word coupled with family tragedy, prompted her to write Falling Through Trees. Two years later, the sequel, This Side of Perfect, was released. Both books have been recently republished under her pen name, Crystal Cole; same family dramas, told through a tighter prose and showcased by gorgeous new covers.
Beyond women's fiction, Crystal has also written The Days of Not So Long Ago, as well as multiple family memoirs. Currently, she is editing manuscripts for a number of aspiring authors, teaching the craft of memoir, and writing her latest novel, The Upended Life of Magnolia Clementine, due out in 2019.
Crystal's passion lies in creating real characters who experience everyday grief and joy, as we all do. If you enjoy her work, please leave a helpful review.
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October 21, 2014
Loved this book. Cannot wait to read more from this author!'
July 24, 2017
Great book! I totally enjoyed my time with Crystal Klimavicz's lovely story.
October 3, 2014
I can not wait to read more from this author! I hope she writes a series so that I can continue to follow these characters. I truly want to find out what is going on with the letter Kate receives in the epilogue.
I found myself thinking about my own personal experiences as I was reading this book. Past relationships; growing from a selfish young adult to a nurturing, understanding adult; finding a voice to speak out against injustice even when it is uncomfortable; how friendships change when boys and girls hit an age where you are no longer like brother and sister. I loved watching the sisters grow and find a relationship through the loss of a loved one.
The author's personal journey of writing to deal with loss and her ability to speak to others in need during their own personal tragedies is truly admirable. I hope she continues to write, heal and bring the rest of us along with her.
I found myself thinking about my own personal experiences as I was reading this book. Past relationships; growing from a selfish young adult to a nurturing, understanding adult; finding a voice to speak out against injustice even when it is uncomfortable; how friendships change when boys and girls hit an age where you are no longer like brother and sister. I loved watching the sisters grow and find a relationship through the loss of a loved one.
The author's personal journey of writing to deal with loss and her ability to speak to others in need during their own personal tragedies is truly admirable. I hope she continues to write, heal and bring the rest of us along with her.
June 26, 2014
With great respect for Crystal and the tragedy that her family suffered, this highly fictionalized account of the tragedy and feelings surrounding depression and suicide are well accounted for in this novel. Crystal has included many pivotal points to an awakening of the importance of being honest with those you love without intentionally being cruel. One persons truth is not the same as anothers even as members of the same family. Blending families is perhaps the hardest job, and it takes very special people to embrace every member with the same love and caring as those of blood. I wish Crystal well on her journey authoring her next novel.
April 9, 2015
I adored this book. I felt like it was the first book I've read that really captured true emotion in some very emotional circumstances. It made me feel like other authors have written about emotions that they heard about from others, but this author actually experienced these emotions and captured them brilliantly. It felt genuine and I appreciated reading something so real.
November 10, 2015
Great book Crystal! You developed the characters so well- I feel like I really know them. The family dynamics are so interesting. Will you be continuing the story?
February 10, 2015
Great book! That ending...Please say there is more?
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