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story. I really appreciated how the author stuck to the facts about the apparation of Our Lady of Good Help, I fell in love with the characters and was drawn back to frontier Wisconsin, I can't wait for more books from the author! So beautiful!

This is a beautiful story woven into the strands of early American time, bringing to mind the meaning of suffering in God's eyes, and the requirement for us to put our trust in Him and His Holy Mother.
Historical fiction is always such an enjoyable way to learn, And I learned a lot through this book, The Woman in the Trees revolves around a Marian apparition that occurred in Wisconsin during thes, At the time, there were many who did not believe that the Blessed Virgin Mary made an appearance in such an isolated land.
However some did believe Adele Brises account and a chapel was built at the site where devout Catholics would gather and pray, I dont want to give anything away but will say this land did become the site of a miracle that was witnessed by hundreds.


This fascinating true account is interwoven into a fictional story about a Belgium family who immigrated to Wisconsin searching for a better life.
The book follows the life of Slainie, first as a child, then as a teenager, and finally as a young mother, Through Slainie, the reader experiences the difficulties of journeying to America and building a life from nothing, Besides the hardships of immigration, there are other fantastic discussion topics featured in the book such as the struggles of pioneer life, the heartbreak of the Civil War, and of course, Marion visions.


The author did a wonderful job of combining an intriguing fictional story with fascinating real events and individuals, creating a truly inspirational story.

Wow, I loved this book! First off, I literally got hooked just by looking at the cover! So beautiful ! And I really liked how it started at present times and went back to the past and back again.
It totally whirled my brain around but it all made sense in the end, I really enjoyed reading the afterword at the end of the book, and if you havent read it, you should definitely do so! Ive never really known about this Marian apparition, surprisingly, so it was AWESOME to read a NOVEL about itthe characters were just incredible, especially Adele Brise and by the way, it was so cool that the author put her true character in the book.
I really had no doubt that I wouldnt like the book, considering I love reading Catholic novels, and thank you to the author who wrote so truthfully about our faith.
The conversions in this story were AMAZING!
Iplan on rereading this in the future and I also recommend this book to everyone!!!

𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜𝕤 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘! I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
I have been to the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help seven of the last nine years and each time I am amazed at what peace and grace is poured out there.
This is a fictional account of historical facts, I would consider this book more of a young adult book, but the characters were ones you could get attached to,

Few people have heard of the Peshtigo fire, even though it was one of the largest and deadliest in our nation's history.
Betweenandpeople died in this quickly moving fire, Those who made it to the Shrine were safe, It was a miracle.

The Woman in the Trees will appeal to a variety of readers: children, teens, adults, fans of historical fiction and fans of religious fiction, specifically those interested in appearances of the Blessed Mother.


There's a lot to be learned here about the Peshtigo fire, Our Lady of Good Help the U, S. 's only Churchapproved Marian apparition, and American life around the time of the Civil War, That's not to say this is a dry textbook, On the contrary, it's a richly human story of a loss, suffering, hope, and faith through the eyes of a young girl and later, young woman, Slainie, who encounters the enigmatic seer Adele Brise.


I found this the perfect introduction to the history of Our Lady of Good Help, both for myself and for my children.
Recommended reading for Catholics and nonCatholics alike,

I edited this book and therefore read an authorprovided copy, The opinions expressed here are my own and independent of the role I played in editing, Prior to reading this, I knew nothing about the Marian apparition in Wisconsin, Adele Brise the seer, nineteenth century Belgian immigrants, or the devastating Peshtigo wildfire.
This book was an engaging way to learn about all of those things, following the story of Slaine from her childhood in Belgium to adulthood when she flees the fire.
Im a bit of a sucker for Catholic historical fiction and thoroughly enjoyed this novel, I liked how the author wove in bits of catechesis, although that plus the Marian subject matter might scare off nonCatholic readers, One of my favourite books of the year,

“When Theoni Bell reached out to me and asked if I wanted to be a part of the launch team for The Woman in the Trees, I was hesitant.
I didnt know anything about Our Lady of Good Help, I had only heard the name Adele Brise in passing, Besides that, I was busy, and I didnt think Id have time to read and review the book before the release date,

I shouldnt have worried, As soon as I sat down to read the story of Slainie LaFont, I realized that finishing in a couple of days wouldnt be a problem.
Bells writing dragged me into the world of Civil Warera Wisconsin and wouldnt let go, I knew that this book and its main character were historical fiction based on the true events surrounding Adele Brise, Our Lady, and a group of Belgian immigrants to rural Wisconsin.
What I didnt expect was that it would stand so well as a compelling, wellwritten novel, ”

See my full review here: sitelink com/bookreview This was an entertaining and quick read that I think adults and children would enjoy, You may also learn quite a bit, I wasn't familiar with Adele Brise, Our Lady of Good Help, the Belgian immigrant community in Wisconsin, or the Peshtigo Fire which btw Weather.
gov calls "the most devastating forest fire

in American history"!, If you're like me, you too may derail yourself Googling each of these!

My only criticism is that I wish Theoni Bell had added at least anotherpages to it.
There were many times I wished she would have expanded on an interaction or a relationship, or had given a backstory on a character or two.
Slainie Lafont is excited to leave Belgium and travel to the wilds of Wisconsin with her family in the midth century, But the old story holds true: pioneer life isnt as easy as it looks, As she matures from a young child to a young lady, tragedy and trial strike one after another, The one consolation offered to herthe teaching and companionship of Adele Briseis angrily rejected by Slainies cold mother, Adele claims to have had a vision of the Mother of God, who gave her a mission to teach the pioneer children about God.
But to Slainies mother, a belief in God is more dangerous than all the difficulties of the Wisconsin wilderness, Wasnt it God, after all, who brought misfortune into their lives

The story follows Slainie through adolescence and the losses brought by the Civil War, and into adulthood, marriage, and family.
Though her relationship with her mother is still fraught, Slainie has come to a deep faith in God, which sustains and comforts her.
But will her faith be enough help her through the greatest danger shes yet had to face

The Woman in the Trees is historical fiction gold.
Theoni Bell describes the events surrounding the Peshtigo Wildfire, the Civil War, and “everyday” pioneer life for Beligian immigrants with a straightforward gracefulness.
Slainie is a wonderful character her voice rings true from childhood to motherhood, and her growth during that time is both believable and moving.


While this story, centered around the miraculous appearance and intercession of Our Lady of Good Help the only Marian apparition in the United States approved by the Catholic Church, could have a broad appeal to lovers of historical fiction, Id say that its primary audience will be Catholic young adults.
Its hard to find stories about Catholic kids trying to live out their faith in an authentic, storyworthy way, Dont get me wrong “everyday sanctity” requires heroic courage, but it doesnt always make for the best stories, Combining Slainies story of spiritual growth with the drama of pioneer life is a perfect combination,

P. S. Can I have a quick second to talk about the cover art This blew me away, So well done. I really enjoyed this book! It was interesting and entertaining, A good, clean Catholic novel,
I wasnt familiar with this Marian apparition that the story centers around, so it was a great introduction to it, Im having a hard time with a star rating for this one, maybe landing at,. Its a good story, based on an approved Marian apparition I hadnt previously known much about, The story follows an immigrant family from Belgium and their experience relating to the apparition, Its a good story, and you can tell the author put lots of work into research and creation, There were just a few, . . inconsistencies that I am having a hard time getting around, I do think most of my Catholic friends would enjoy this fairly short novel, Its good, I just feel it could have been improved with another round of edits, Let me know if you want to borrow it, friends who get my reviews via email, Reading this book, I couldnt help but feel how timely it is, I had never heard of Our Lady of Good Help before and am grateful to be able to recommend this book written for young Catholics.
The story had me completely engaged and was filled with examples of the virtues, so needed for today, I am also grateful to be giving such a well researched book to my boys to read, I finished reading this novel while hundreds of thousands of people were being evacuated from their homes because of the terrible fires blazing all across the western states of America.
Even more than the videos taken by people fleeing from the flames, the climax of this book made me feel the fear and fierceness of fire's devastation.


Theoni Bell's book begins and ends during the deadliest fire in recorded history, the Peshtigo fire of October,, which killed between,and,people in Wisconsin.
How did I not know about this tragedy before The novel follows a fictional Belgian immigrant from her early childhood to her married life when she fled with her family from the fires horrible destruction.
The novel not only covers this reallife fire, It also tells the story of a reallife woman, Adele Brisé, who saw an apparition of the Virgin Mary in October,and was instructed by Our Lady to catechize the children of that then, still wild place.
How did I also not know about this only APPROVED Marian apparition in the United States before The heroine of the novel is taught and counseled by Adele and, as an adult, she flees to the place of the apparition in hopes of safety from the inferno.


Combining history, pioneer life, family drama, a bit of romance, suspense sometimes long drawn out, spiritual wisdom, and heartfelt faith, The Woman in the Trees was a worthwhile read that left powerful images burned into my mind.
Reading this young adult book was a quietly engaging, sometimes loudly enthralling, way to learn history and to put myself in the shoes of people who free from raging fires, having life as they know it consumed in relentless flames.


Our Lady of Good Help, pray for us! As a retired elementary school teacher and a Catholic Catechism teacher, I passionately recommend this book for students and adults alike.
The charm of the telling, history, and religious significance have come at a much needed time, When you finish reading this story, you cant help but feel the hope of a better future for all, Thank you, Theoni Bell, for this book, The story of Slainie, a young immigrant girl from Belgium who meets visionary Adele Brise in Wisconsin and learns about Our Lady of Good Hope the only approved Marian apparition in the USA will appeal to middle school students as well as adult readers.
Set roughly at the same time as Little House in the Big Woods and not too far away, this novel details the struggles of the immigrants in that time and place, including the Peshtigo fire, a forest fire that devastated their community, all as seen through the eyes of a young girl, beginning when she was only four years old and continuing through her teenage years.
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