What You Said to Me
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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Publisher Description
A Father-Daughter Genealogy Team Link Present to Past on Family Trees
When 15-year-old Tisha Crowder gets caught shoplifting, attorney Nolan Duffy tries to protect her from consequences that could rattle her already troubled life. His daughter, Jillian, feels like she’s the one being punished instead—by having Tisha assigned to work with her on a backlog of genealogy files. Tisha doesn’t seem interested in taking the job seriously, and Jillian’s patience wears thin. Besides, everyone in Canyon Mines knows the Crowder family has experienced generations of brokenness. Then a sliver of hope turns up in long-ago words in plain sight, challenging shrouded assumptions about Tisha’s family. Now Jillian is the one who can walk with Tisha back to 1893 and uncover where everything went wrong in the first place—and save her from the past.
What You Said to Me is the fourth book in the Tree of Life series by Olivia Newport. You’ll want to return to the lovely Colorado mountain town of Canyon Mines again and again to explore and celebrate unforgettable family stories that will inspire you to connect with your own family histories and unique faith journeys.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this endearing fourth installment to the Tree of Life series (following When I Meet You), Newport returns to Canyon Mines, Colo., and the troubled life of Tisha Crowder. After 15-year-old Tisha is caught shoplifting, Tisha's attorney strikes a deal with the court for Tisha to repay her debt to society by working for his daughter, genealogist Jillian Parisi-Duffy. Tisha comes from a long line of angry, single mothers, and Jillian sees her bad attitude as a cry for help, but has no idea how to support her. As they work together, Tisha begins to question the missing pieces in her own family history. Through their research in the town files, a parallel story emerges, featuring the Brandt family in 1893 Colorado. Clifford Brandt is a silver mine manager who loses his job and remains determined to live the Gospel and share what he has. His wife, Georgina, however, is anxious and angry about their change in circumstances, and after Clifford moves the family to Canyon Mines, Georgina's heart hardens, and she teaches her daughters they can never depend on a man. For Tisha, discovering her relation to Georgina may be just what she needs to break her family's painful cycle. The revelations of Tisha's family history tie in nicely with Newport's themes of redemption, making for a satisfying conclusion. Those who enjoy inspirationals that time-swap between eras will enjoy this moving tale.
Customer Reviews
This is a fantastic duel-time novel.
At the beginning of the book I was very frustrated with Tisha and her attitude. I completely related with Jillian on how she viewed her. As the story progressed I found that I was able to connect with Tisha also.
I loved the historical sections of this book. I felt so bad for Clifford Brandt and his daughter Missouri. I never knew anything about the silver mining in Colorado and how it ended. Now I am very curious and want to look into the history of 1893.
Throughout the book I was captivated by the thought that the two seemingly separate storylines would have to connect in some way. It was incredible when the connection was revealed.
I really hope that the author writes more books in this series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher, through NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All of the opinions expressed are my own.
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Follow along to figure this one out!
A word here and there will solve nothing - perhaps I only need to find the right words… Clifford Brandt in July, 1893 when the silver mines all close and bankruptcy is imminent.
History has always fascinated me, especially the history of a family. Where did they come from, what happened and why did they land up where they are? Just a few of the types of queries one might ask when researching genealogy. These are only a beginning for Jillian Parisi-Duffy who is a genealogist. Working on a very big project trying to find the birth parents of stolen children, she becomes the unwilling supervisor of a disinterested 15 year old who needs volunteer hours. Tisha has grown up in an all female household - one that is less than encouraging. Her self-esteem is so low, she considers herself worth nothing. Can her time with Jillian possibly make a difference?
The author has once again taken the history of one family and shown us how the ‘sins of the fathers and/or mothers’ come to rest on the future generations. Difficult times, however, did not embitter all those who lived through them. Hope was, and continues to be, always there - we just have to look for it.
This ARC in the Tree of Life series was received through Barbour Publishing, Shiloh Run Press and NetGalley. The impressions and comments are my own and were in no way solicited.