The Forest Becomes Her

In "The Forest Becomes Her" by Julie Carrick Dalton, three women from different generations come together in historic Concord, Massachusetts, as they grapple with the loss of a centuries-old forest cleared for an eco-friendly housing development. After a personal tragedy strikes Hazel Stoddard, she and her neighbors—real estate agent Stella Flint and teenage environmentalist Polly Bauer—each confront their traumas and connections to the land, uniting in their efforts to protect the last remaining oak tree. This evocative novel delves into themes of family, grief, and the intricate relationships women share with nature and with one another.