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The Eve Tree: A Novel [Kindle Edition]

Rachel Devenish Ford
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

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Book Description

When Molly's ranch is threatened by a nearby forest fire, she realizes she will do whatever she can to save it, even at the cost of her fragile mental stability.

Jack, Molly's husband, will do whatever he can to save Molly. He alone knows the true cost of the breakdown she had, sixteen years ago.

Catherine, Molly's elderly mother, is caught between regrets of the past and the present fiery threat. She returns to the ranch and begins a project that she hopes will somehow bring Molly back to wholeness, a project that has nothing to do with fighting fires.

As the whole family waits out the four days that the fire continues toward them, they dig deeply into the past to find the healing that they need and reclaim their place on the earth.

The Eve Tree is a haunting, lyrical novel about the desperation of family, the difficulty of love, and the strength of forgiveness.


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Praise for the Eve Tree:

"If you like Barbara Kingsolver's books, you'll LOVE The Eve Tree. A beautiful and haunting tale about generations connected by livelihood and place, Ford evokes the great books by Kingsolver and Steinbeck. Lush prose, conflicted characters so vividly drawn you would recognize them passing them on the street." ~Melissa Westemeier, Ecowomen.net

"Rachel's characters have been so real to me this week that I found myself worrying for them, while I was away from the book, as I would for family members." ~Blackbird in Tuvalu

"It is a masterfully told story, unfolding slowly, layer by layer, working down to the rawest and deepest parts and drawing the reader in almost imperceptibly until they are caught, surprised by how much they care." ~Carrien Blue from She Laughs at the Days

"This is a book to read slowly, to savour. I can open it up to almost any random page and find a description so well crafted that it is quote-worthy." ~Five Minutes for Books.com

Product Details

  • File Size: 415 KB
  • Print Length: 274 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0615477836
  • Publisher: Small Seed Press (May 26, 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0052ZR23G
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,987 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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Customer Reviews

The prose was beautiful and the character description was believable. Calee Lee  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
I really enjoyed this book - and my enjoyment only increased as the story went along. ben cater  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Savor this one. June 28, 2011
Format:Paperback
What a beautiful book! While some of the other reviews say you'll want to read "The Eve Tree" in one sitting, I suggest that you take the opposite approach: Read a couple of chapters, then set the book aside and think about it, then read a little more, and then think more. Enjoy the book slowly. Savor it. Don't race through to see what happens next. You'll get to the end eventually and in the meantime, will be able to slowly enjoy Rachel Devenish Ford's beautiful creation.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmerizing and Heart-Touching June 13, 2011
By ElleBee
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
In her debut novel, Rachel Devenish Ford has crafted a narrative with characters so real you feel like you're eavesdropping on their lives. One can't help but get caught up, not only in the story of a California wildfire and the logistics surrounding it, but in the lives of Molly and Jack Boscelli. Ford gives the reader a real and poignant and not always pretty look into the mother-daughter relationship between Catherine and Molly. Molly's battle with mental illness and the way her family views it is at once sorrowful and loving. It reminds anyone who has been touched by mental illness that one's own mind is often a dangerous neighborhood. When I put the book down I felt like I should tell the characters "Don't worry, I'll be back soon!"
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A treasure May 31, 2011
By Eleanor
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
In this story of a family, a ranch and a fire, Rachel Devenish Ford has created a mesmerising work of art. Hers is a unique style which combines detailed realism with lyrical fantasy, creating a world so powerful that it left me feeling elated. Devenish Ford understands the complexities of human relationships, and when she reveals these truths she also reveals the beauty of life.

If you've ever struggled with your role as a mother, a daughter or a wife then this novel is your comfortable place to fall. Most importantly, if you have struggled with (in Devenish Ford's own words) "the dark, slippery places of the mind" then I urge you to rush to read this novel. It will bring you through the fire safely, and prove to you that the wildflowers can still bloom.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written
At first, it was hard to get into the story, but as more and more details were forthcoming, and I felt I was getting to know the characters better, it was very easy to stay with... Read more
Published 20 days ago by Annette Colgrove
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful insight
I liked this book, it was a good story and I gained insight into how the past can affect the present so powerfully. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Melissa A. Dunn
4.0 out of 5 stars NATURE
I CHOSE THIS BOOK BECAUSE OF THE SETTING BEING IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. I WAS PLEASED WITH THE BOOK, AS I USUALLY READ MURDER MYSTERIES. THIS WAS VERY NICE FOR A CHANGE. Read more
Published 3 months ago by NATCAT
5.0 out of 5 stars very good
it was very good. i liked it a lot. good job, rachel. you are more than a little bit awesome.
Published 4 months ago by Nella Jay
2.0 out of 5 stars Took a long time to get to the "Eve Tree"
It seemed like it took a long time to get to the subject matter. I thought it was rather hard to follow until the last few chapters. Read more
Published 7 months ago by S.Cates
4.0 out of 5 stars Hard Work
The Eve Tree was very well crafted; the adult characters reached out to me as a reader. I personally thought that following the plot was just a little too much work. Read more
Published 8 months ago by MomMKL
4.0 out of 5 stars The Eve Tree
Good book about family and all the trails and tribulations that face a family. And how it can affect the whole family.
Published 8 months ago by Mammaw's kids
2.0 out of 5 stars Not that good til the end
Molly raises goats and makes cheese. She also has some mental health issues. Jack, her husband loves her very much and tries to do whatever will make her happy. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Domino
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
I love it when I download a free book and it turns out to be wonderful! I loved the characters and how descriptive the writing was. Read more
Published 9 months ago by A. Wollschlager
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Insightful
The Eve Tree is a novel that is more than the sum of its words, a story finely crafted and lovingly shaped by its author. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Rebeca
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More About the Author

Rachel Devenish Ford was born in Ontario, Canada, and grew up reading like a fiend in various small towns of British Columbia. She was just a kid when she realized she loved to write. Shortly after, she discovered that she loved to travel, and ever since, she's been writing and traveling the world.

Rachel spent six years working with homeless youth in San Francisco and Arcata, before embarking on the journey of her life with her husband and four children. She is still traveling now. You may bump into her in India, Nepal, or Thailand.
You can follow her life and travels at www.journeymama.com.

Rachel is currently surrounded by a storm of paper in the revisions of her second novel.

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