Far from the Tree
 

Far from the Tree

by Donna Grant, Virginia DeBerry

Celeste English and Ronnie Frazier are sisters, but they couldn't be more different. Celeste is a doctor's wife, living a perfect and elegant life. But secretly, she is terrified: her marriage is falling apart and her need to control the people around her threatens to alienate her entire family. And Celeste allows no one to see how vulnerable she really is. Ronnie is an actress,... (read more)

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Member Reviews

  • Venom P
    • Rated 5 stars

    If I am not mistaken, one of these authors is from upstate New York and it brought some familiarity to the read. I loved it.

    Venom P wrote this review Thursday, June 26 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Rosa
    • Rated 5 stars

    Took a long time for the sun to shine for this family but the sun finally comes through! Great read! Love these authors! A must read

    Rosa wrote this review Thursday, April 10 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Edwina P
    • Rated 4 stars

    Although the book starts out dark and brooding, there is resolution and light at the end of a very long tunnel. I enjoyed the soul-searching and family drama because it was so real. For those who are impatient with slowly-developing novels, just stick with it. You'll enjoy this book.

    Edwina P wrote this review Saturday, February 16 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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