{"id":30235,"date":"2024-08-15T13:06:30","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T18:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=30235"},"modified":"2024-08-15T13:06:53","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T18:06:53","slug":"where-trees-touch-the-sky-by-karen-barnett","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=30235","title":{"rendered":"Where Trees Touch the Sky by Karen Barnett"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;JUST READ HEADER&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30238 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Where-Trees-Touch-the-Sky-banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Where-Trees-Touch-the-Sky-banner.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Where-Trees-Touch-the-Sky-banner-480x178.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 650px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for <b><i>Where Trees Touch the Sky<\/i><\/b> by Karen Barnett hosted by<a href=\"https:\/\/justreadtours.com\/2024\/08\/14\/welcome-to-the-where-trees-touch-the-sky-takeover-review-blitz-giveaway\/\"> JustRead Publicity Tours<\/a>!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Where-Trees-Touch-the-Sky.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Where Trees Touch the Sky&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;MY REVIEW JustRead&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I have always enjoyed Karen Barnett&#8217;s books that give her readers a glimpse of the history of our National Parks. <em>Where Trees Touch the Sky<\/em> was a welcome addition to my library. A split time novel, the narrative tells the stories of a modern park ranger and her aunt who played a role in establishing the Redwood National\u00a0 Park. <\/p>\n<p>Rich in details, the book portrays the battle between big lumber companies and the conservationists who wanted to save the giant trees. Marion was dedicated to saving the forest but her romance with the son of a lumber mill owner forced her to make choices that would change her life. Years later, her niece Jane became a ranger in the National Park that was partially established due to Marion&#8217;s efforts. Handicapped by a bout with polio, Jane is determined to prove herself capable. Her pride in her aunt leads her to a joint effort to produce a film about Marion&#8217;s life that reveals secrets Marion would rather keep hidden.<\/p>\n<p><em>Where Trees Touch the Sky<\/em> is an enjoyable read filled with imperfect characters who nevertheless desire to be their best. It is a tale of perseverance, dedication, and faith with a touch of romance in both eras. A surprise or two should please most readers of this inspirational story.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by JustReads Publicity. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;ABOUT THE BOOK&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: hidden;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><b>Title:<\/b> Where Trees Touch the Sky<br \/><b>Series:<\/b> National Parks<br \/><b>Author:<\/b> Karen Barnett<br \/><b>Publisher:<\/b> Kregel<br \/><b>Release Date:<\/b> August 13, 2024<br \/><b>Genre:<\/b> Christian Fiction, Dual Timeline<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30239 aligncenter size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Where-Trees-Touch-the-Sky-150x232.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"232\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Some secrets have shadows as long as the redwoods are tall.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;s grown to love, is the son of one of the area&#8217;s worst timber barons. Though devastated by the betrayal, she realizes this could also be an opportunity&#8211;if only she can convince him to help preserve her favorite grove from his father&#8217;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?<\/p>\n<p>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 God?s magnificent creation?<\/p>\n<p>When aspiring film student Adam Garner approaches June to help make a documentary about Marion&#8217;s life, she swiftly grabs the opportunity to spread her aunt&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>Karen Barnett&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p><b>PURCHASE LINKS:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/207974241-where-trees-touch-the-sky\"> Goodreads<\/a> |<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Where-Trees-Touch-Karen-Barnett-ebook\/dp\/B0DBRLMW2P\"> Amazon<\/a> |<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/where-trees-touch-the-sky-karen-barnett\/1144846340\"> Barnes &amp; Noble<\/a> |<a href=\"https:\/\/www.christianbook.com\/where-trees-touch-redwood-national-novel\/9780825448522\/pd\/5448522\"> Christianbook<\/a> |<a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/p\/books\/where-trees-touch-the-sky-a-redwood-national-park-novel-karen-barnett\/21055498\"> Bookshop<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>ALSO AVAILABLE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4dprbxR\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30240 aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/When-Stone-Wings-Fly.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"284\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/When-Stone-Wings-Fly.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/When-Stone-Wings-Fly-150x229.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/When-Stone-Wings-Fly-98x150.jpg 98w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;ABOUT THE AUTHOR&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30250 alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Karen-BArnett.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Karen-BArnett.png 300w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Karen-BArnett-150x184.png 150w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Karen-BArnett-123x150.png 123w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Karen Barnett<\/b> is the award-winning author of eight novels including <i>When Stone Wings Fly<\/i> and The Vintage National Parks Novels. A former national park ranger, she\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>Connect with Karen by visiting<a href=\"https:\/\/karenbarnettbooks.com\"> karenbarnettbooks.com<\/a> to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;GIVEAWAY&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>GIVEAWAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(1) winner will receive a signed copy of <i>Where Trees Touch the Sky <\/i>and book related goodies!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30251 aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Where-Trees-Touch-the-Sky-giveaway.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Where-Trees-Touch-the-Sky-giveaway.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Where-Trees-Touch-the-Sky-giveaway-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 500px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. 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