Blog Tour: THE LOST AND FOUND OF GREEN TREE by Bobbie Candas

 

The Lost and Found of Green Tree

by Bobbie Candas

 

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GENRE: historical fiction

 

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BLURB:

 

Both heart-warming and gut-wrenching, the merging stories of Mariah and Nanette reveal their grit and determination as they attempt to carve out a better life for themselves during one the twentieth century’s most arduous decades.

 

Growing up in the rural village of Green Tree, Nanette is convinced she’s meant for a bigger life, perhaps in the spotlight of Hollywood. But selling popcorn in a Minnesota movie theater is a far cry from the glamor she dreams of; nevertheless, Nanette is undaunted by challenges.

 

Mariah, living just outside of Green Tree, yearns to move off the family farm and take on a modern job in a bustling city, but she’s sidetracked by love. By eighteen, she finds herself married to her high school sweetheart, giving birth to twin daughters, and living only a few miles from the home she grew up in.

 

As the economy worsens during the Great Depression, Nanette’s and Mariah’s lofty goals are forced to change as early tragedies confront both women. Brought together by a mutual friend, Nanette extends a generous offer to Mariah, but in time she exacts a frightening price.

 

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EXCERPT

 

Nanette:

 

The doctor said, “You’re young, appear to be healthy and strong. You should fully recover, but I need to tell you—something unexpected but unavoidable.”

 

This didn’t sound good.

 

“I had to perform a vaginal hysterectomy. It was the only way to clear the remains and infection. Unfortunately, with ovaries removed, you’ll not be able to conceive. I’m sorry to tell you so bluntly, but the hysterectomy is a big part of why you feel so much pain and weakness.”

 

“Oh my God.” Even through my exhaustion, I felt a quickening panic. “Doctor, back up. When you say never conceive, are you sure? Maybe after a few years… a pregnancy might be possible? I’m only nineteen.”

 

“No, I’m sorry. After a hysterectomy, it’s simply not possible. These are difficult surgeries. We were in a fight for your life. You’re truly lucky to still be here. Take comfort in that, Miss Jorgenson.”

 

“Yes, a lucky girl.” I turned my face into the pillow and began to cry, not wanting to prolong the conversation.

 

 

 

 

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

I'm a Texas girl: grew up in San Antonio, went to school at UT in Austin where I earned my degree in journalism, and settled in Dallas where I raised a husband, two kids and a few cats. My husband, Mehmet, and the cats will probably disagree on who raised who, but I'm a sucker for a robust discussion.

For years I was involved in retail management, but have more recently focused on my writing, taking deep dives into the lives of my characters. When you can pry my fingers off the keyboard, I enjoy entertaining, sharing food and drink with friends and family. I enjoy shopping, usually on the hunt for apparel, with a special weakness for shoes, and will frequently jump at the opportunity of an unexpected trip to a far-away place.

 

And I always make time for reading. I keep a stack of novels ready and waiting on my night stand, with a few tapping their toe in my Kindle. I bounce around genres, and I’m always ready for a good recommendation.

 

Novels by Bobbie Candas:

The Lost and Found of Green Tree

Imperfect Timing

Luck, Love and a Lifeline

 

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 For author updates add your email at: bobbiecandas@gmail.com

 

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