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The Singing Trees
The Singing Trees: A Novel | Boo Walker
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A young artist forges a path of self-discovery in an enriching novel about forgiving the past and embracing second chances, from the bestselling author of An Unfinished Story. Maine, 1969. After losing her parents in a car accident, aspiring artist Annalisa Mancuso lives with her grandmother and their large Italian family in the stifling factory town of Payton Mills. Inspired by her mother, whose own artistic dreams disappeared in a damaged marriage, Annalisa is dedicated only to painting. Closed off to love, and driven as much by her innate talent as she is the disillusionment of her past, Annalisa just wants to come into her own. The first step is leaving Payton Mills and everything it represents. The next, the inspiring opportunities in the city of Portland and a thriving New England art scene where Annalisa hopes to find her voice. But she meets Thomas, an Ivy League student whose attentions--and troubled family--upend her pursuits in ways she never imagined possible. As their relationship deepens, Annalisa must balance her dreams against an unexpected love. Until the unraveling of an unforgivable lie. For Annalisa, opening herself up to life and to love is a risk. It might also be the chance she needs to finally become the person and the artist she's meant to be.
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Yenya1954
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The Singing Trees was a love story. The characters were mostly likable. Definitely, most young artists don‘t find the successful as Annalise was. The twists and turns of the novel were quite unfortunate. I did shed some tears while reading.

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margoge@hotmail.com
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A lovely coming of age book set during the Vietnam War era. The main character has been served some tough knocks at a tender age. She'd determined and driven and will see her dreams come true no matter the cost. She works hard to make something of herself. Not all her life is smooth sailing and she got more tough knocks coming her way. At times sad and at times triumphant this was a sweet love story.

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Mshookquilts
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I loved this book and it‘s perfect ending, though there were times I wanted to smack Analiese up the side of her head. You‘ll love the characters (well, maybe not all 😂). Analiese finds what is most important in life while she is searching for her voice in her art.

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Allthebookclubs
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It took me a little bit to get into this one, but I‘m glad I stuck it out. Emma‘s disassociation kept me scratching my head, it was never fully explained-what was explained isn‘t the kind of trauma that usually causes that but oh well. The beginning storyline was akin to the movie, Mystic Pizza…rich boy meets beautiful girl from the “other side” of town. The end came suddenly. I knew the big secret, but I won‘t ruin it for you! Book #1 in 2022