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  • The Language of Sycamores

  • Tending Roses, Book 3
  • By: Lisa Wingate
  • Narrated by: Erin Spencer
  • Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (952 ratings)

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The Language of Sycamores

By: Lisa Wingate
Narrated by: Erin Spencer
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Publisher's summary

When a woman's whole life falls apart, she finds refuge in the home she left behind in this touching novel from the New York Times best-selling author of Before We Were Yours.

Karen Sommerfield has been hiding from the big questions of her life - the emotional distance in her marriage, her inability to have children, and her bout with cancer. Getting lost in her high-powered career provides the sense of purpose she yearns for. Until the day she's downsized out of her job and the doctor tells her the cancer may be back. It's a double blow that would send anyone reeling.

It sends Karen to Grandma Rose's old farm, where her sister has made a seemingly perfect life. Opening herself to the unexpected, Karen finds a lonely child in need of nurturing and insights into her family's past. In the quiet of the Missouri Ozarks, where the sycamore leaves whisper their soft, secret language, she begins to discover answers - and a joy to make her life complete.

©2018 Lisa Wingate (P)2019 Penguin Audio
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Critic reviews

“Heartfelt, honest, and entirely entertaining...this poignant story will touch your heart from the first page to the last.” (Number one New York Times best-selling author Kristin Hannah)

“Wingate’s smoothly flowing prose fills the pages with emotional drama.” (RT Book Reviews (Top Pick)

"A master-storyteller.” (Parade)

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I wish I had known this is "book 3 of 5"

I love Lisa Wingate. She's amazing. I didn't realize this book belongs in a set if 5 books. I'm grateful I had read the first two already. If I had known, I would have listened to them back to back and in order. I have 2 questions to the author.. 1 in this book Mrs Gibson comes to meet the family, but her granddaughter is not with her, nor is she mentioned. Also Drew Lane, Jenna Lee's brother. When he introduced himself it sounds like drooling, not Drew Lane. Parents really should hear these things before filling out birth certificates. Other than that I absolutely love this book. Can't wait to start the next.

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So very heart warming

Lisa is an incredible writer. She paints her words like a true artist. I could picture myself right there in the mermaid pool!

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Loved it

Awsome story loved it. The intertwining of the lives was so enjoyable to follow.

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Intriguing

I absolutely loved this book. I am ready to read the next. The characters are so relatable. It kept my attention. The surprises are on point. Great job as usual. So glad I found this author

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I love this series of stories!

I only wish these stories were longer! Each carries such a good message about life.

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Loved the story

Loved hearing about how this series connects all these beautiful characters to each other. Can’t wait to read the next one!

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Enjoyed

Enjoyed reading book about family. very refreshing. Narrative was well done, Would recommend to a friend.

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Language of the Sycamores

A very entertaining and beautiful story! I will definitely listen to more books by this author.

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EMOTIONALLY RIVETING!

A beautifully crafted & narrated story of intertwining present &past generations . Laughter tears heart!

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Continuing Saga

This was a beautiful continuation of the Tending Roses series, starting just two years after the first book ends. The protagonist is sister to the first, so the background shifts to a different perspective, but I soon embraced the change.

As with the first story, the family is imperfect, but plausible. The characters don’t change but are viewed thru a different lens. It was another lovely journey.

I can’t wait to listen to the next one.

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