The Tree That Survived the Winter

by Mary Fahy

Book Overview

Although we often think of fables as intended for the enlightenment and entertainment of children, here is one that adults will want to read. Mary Fahy has written a tale aimed at persons who find themselves in a period of transition, or who are experiencing loss or new birth in their lives. She tells the story of a tree that awakens one spring morning to discover that she has survived the winter, but with many changes in her being and appearance...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809140675
• ISBN13: 9780809140671
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.1" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Touching

This book is one of the most touching books I have ever read. It is a perfect gift for someone going through a difficult time, such as the death of a loved-one, addiction or finding God in their lives for the first time. The book is also great for putting on a shelf and going back to it every now and again when you need it.

Hope for the Grieving

I've given this book to several people who have experienced the loss of a loved one in recent years. It has encouraged every person who has read it. It is easy reading, but very impactful...a book that should be kept on the shelf and read any time life throws a curve ball.

A sign of hope for all "Winter Survivors."

"...she felt an inner voice - a small but steady voice - which remained fluid and alive when everything else in her seemed paralyzed." Over and over again, as I journey through the winters of my life, that line, which has taken on a mantra quality, gives me hope. Mary has effectively captured the longings of the human heart in this delightful story which speaks so deeply to the child as well as the adult spirit in each of us. I am grateful for the ways in which this book continues to touch my life.

For all who have ever experienced a dark night of the soul.

Wandering around a huge mall, surrounded by people, I felt incredibly alone. My marriage was over and I felt so lonely, so unloved. I wandered into a bookstore and picked up this book... and it changed my life. This simple, loving, child-like story helped me through my dark night of the soul. I now facilitate grief recovery workshops and give it as a celebration of survival to all those in my groups.

A Journey through life

A marvelous uplifting story told in the image of a tree who survived the coldness and hardship of winter.It is so easy to identify with the story and to be able to see it as an image of one's own story in dealing with the hardships of life.I would recommend it highly for anyone interested in dealing with their own inner journey of life.