What the Trees Remember

Set in post-Civil War Appalachia, this compelling coming-of-age story follows Dora Minor, a brave and curious girl raised in a Quaker family committed to equality. As she navigates the upheaval caused by her community’s racial tensions and personal loss, Dora is guided by her resilient grandmother Alma and allies like Ginny Dudley and Watcher James. Against the backdrop of social unrest and the early Jim Crow era, the novel explores themes of justice, community, and resilience, with characters drawing strength from both their faith and the natural world.