Under the Birch Tree: A Memoir of Discovering Connections and Finding Home [Paperback]

A birch tree grows tall and arabesque in the front yard of Nancy Chadwicks childhood home. Over time the tree becomes her buddy and first learned connection, synonymous with homeand one spring morning, she makes a discovery under its boughs that foreshadows the many disconnections within her family, relationships, jobs, and home that are to come. Through the chapters in her life, Chadwicks search for home carries her through with unflinching honesty, but in the end, it is a story of survival and triumph over adversity. She does not wallow in self-pity but remains tenacious as she examines her life. An exploration of what it means to belong,Under the Birch Treeis a success story of finding home.A chronicle of one womans search for belonging,Under the Birch Treeis an inspirational book for women who feel disconnected from people, places and things, and whose deepest desire is to find a true home. Harris polls over the last decade have indicated that only 1 in 3 Americans (33%) self-report as very happy. A recent Gallup poll classifies almost half of US respondents as either struggling or suffering in their lives; there is a sizable group of people out there who will connect with the authors desire for and pursuit of a more fulfilling existence. 49% of Millenials say they are anxious about making the wrong career choice. According to a Pew Research Center survey, nearly one in five US adults say they are spiritual but not religious. A debut memoir about a womans three-decade search for connection and self-assurance... Chadwick brings numerous anecdotes to life with vivid dialogue and details of settings and characters.
—Kirkus Reviews

Chadwick has succeeded in creating a touching memoir worth reading for anyone, especially anyone who struggles with job security and finding a sense of belonging. Her incredible faith and perseverance are testaments to the strength she garners throughout the many trials she encoló0