{"product_id":"the-forest-becomes-her","title":"The Forest Becomes Her","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Poignant ... with its blend of magical realism, emotional resonance, and themes of female empowerment, this will appeal to fans of Charlotte McConaghy and Emilia Hart.\" \u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A lush, lyrical exploration of sisterhood, rage, and the sacred ties between women and the wild. Blending beauty and depth, book clubs will find plenty to untangle in this urgent and moving tale.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Sarah Penner, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Amalfi Curse\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Apothecary\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A brilliantly evocative story of environmental crisis and human resilience... \n\u003ci\u003eThe Forest Becomes Her\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling story of intergenerational compassion and care that soars like the great oak at its heart.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Bruce Holsinger, nationally bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eCulpability\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eThe Forest Becomes Her\u003c\/i\u003e is a lush, aching meditation on loss, transformation, and the quiet power of women who refuse to be quiet. Julie Carrick Dalton has conjured a landscape that remembers everything -- and gives us characters we won't soon forget.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Lily Brooks-Dalton, national bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Light Pirate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Dalton writes with extraordinary power and beauty about both the outside wilderness and the wildness inside women's bodies, connecting the two in surprising and magnificent ways. A primal scream, and an exhilarating and unforgettable novel.\" \n\u003cb\u003e --Katie Gutierrez, author of GMA Book Club pick \u003ci\u003eMore Than You'll Ever Know\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A sweeping, evocative novel about three women's collective battle to save the land that sustains them. Under Julie Carrick Dalton's spell, I mourned and rejoiced with each woman as she confronted the age-old question of why we hurt the people and places we most love. An unforgettable read.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Kirstin Chen, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eCounterfeit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Bursts with heart, emotion, and wisdom...timely and important, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Forest Becomes Her \u003c\/i\u003eis Carrick Dalton at the height of her storytelling prowess.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKristy Woodson Harvey, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestselling Author of \u003ci\u003eBeach House Rules\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A beautifully wrought tale that intertwines motherhood, Mother Nature, and mysticism in unexpected ways. Dalton's lyrical storytelling captures the aching pull of the land and the bonds that tether us to one another.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Karen Winn, author of\u003ci\u003e Our Little World \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e The Society\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Last Beekeeper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Dalton's passion and love for the natural world vibrates gloriously off every page. \n\u003ci\u003eThe Last Beekeeper\u003c\/i\u003e is not only an intriguing mystery but an important reminder of what we stand to lose.\" --Charlotte McConaghy, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eOnce There Were Wolves\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Filled with meditations on the fragile beauty of nature and the power of hope and resilience, this heartfelt novel will keep readers turning the pages late into the night.\" --Angie Kim, internationally bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eMiracle Creek\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Dalton weaves an intricate story of friendships carefully made and tended when mere survival would seem to make such bonds impossible. The Last Beekeeper is ingeniously plotted, both clever and tender on every page. I couldn't put it down.\" --Rebecca Scherm, author of \n\u003ci\u003eA House Between Earth and the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAs a journalist, \n\u003cb\u003eJULIE CARRICK DALTON \u003c\/b\u003ehas published more than a thousand articles in \n\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eBusinessWeek\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Hollywood Reporter\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eOrion Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eElectric Literature\u003c\/i\u003e, and other publications. A former beekeeper and organic farmer, she is a frequent speaker on the topic of writing fiction in the age of climate crisis and is a member of the teaching faculty at Drexel University's MFA Program. When she isn't reading, writing, or teaching, you can probably find her skiing, swimming, kayaking, working in her garden, or trying to keep track of her four children and two dogs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe perfect choice for your next book club: Julie Carrick Dalton's \u003ci\u003eThe Forest Becomes Her \u003c\/i\u003eis a timely, unforgettable novel about three women from different generations navigating the complexities of family, grief, the impacts of our choices, and our deep connections to the natural world beneath our feet.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn historic, bucolic Concord, Massachusetts, a centuries-old forest has been removed to make way for a new, eco-friendly housing development. The locals are upset by the destruction, but out-of-towners like Hazel Stoddard are flocking to put down roots in their new guilt-free dream homes. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSoon a tragedy leaves Hazel unmoored in her new life, and she begins to feel the pull of the absent forest. Hazel is not alone--her neighbors, real estate agent Stella Flint and teenage environmentalist Polly Bauer, each have their own trauma and relationship to the land. The three women are drawn together to save the last remaining oak tree, or they risk losing themselves to lingering shadows that only they can see. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \n\u003ci\u003eThe Forest Becomes Her\u003c\/i\u003e, Julie Carrick Dalton evocatively explores the power of multigenerational female relationships, the ever-evolving female form, humanity's connection to our changing world, and the unexpected mysteries of nature. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eDalton, Julie Carrick\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAs a journalist, \n\u003cb\u003eJULIE CARRICK DALTON \u003c\/b\u003ehas published more than a thousand articles in \n\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eBusinessWeek\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Hollywood Reporter\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eOrion Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eElectric Literature\u003c\/i\u003e, and other publications. 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