Under the Birch Tree

A debut memoir about a woman's three-decade search for connection and self-assurance... Chadwick brings numerous anecdotes to life with vivid dialogue and details of settings and characters.
--Kirkus Reviews

Chadwick has succeeded in creating a touching memoir worth reading for anyone, especially anyone who struggles with job security and finding a sense of belonging. Her incredible faith and perseverance are testaments to the strength she garners throughout the many trials she encounters in her career.
--The Story Circle Network

An inner journey does not cover physical distance, nor does it have a preconceived goal. But the journey to 'Know Thyself, ' as Socrates observed, may be the most important expedition any of us embark upon. Such is the journey undertaken by Nancy Chadwick in her memoir, Under the Birch Tree.
--Windy City Reviews

"Under the Birch Treeis the story of one woman's search for home, connection, and belonging. Courageously navigating turbulent challenges and life transitions, Chadwick eventually discovers what she was looking for all along--the inner rootedness of the birch trees that have been her lifelong companions."
--Patricia Pearce, author of Beyond Jesus: A Spiritual Odyssey

"A story of finding strength in the midst of silence and secrets, and the joy of using that strength to create a life of meaning, self-worth, and faith. Nancy Chadwick's memoir is rich with the details of a sustaining inner vision of home."
--Nancy G. Shapiro, author of The Book of Calm: Clarity, Clarity, Compassion, and Choice in a Turbulent World

"Under the Birch Tree is a thoughtful recount of a sojourn from emotionally humble beginnings and subsequent yearning for outside validation to liberation--shedding of emotional baggage. Chadwick finds her way, her place, and ultimately her home, with serendipitous and uplifting encounters with birch trees along the way."
--Laurie Buchanan, PhD, author of Note to Self: A Seven-Step Path to Gratitude and Growth

An exploration of what it means to belong, Under the Birch Tree is a success story of finding home. Candidly engaging, Nancy Chadwick's memoir is an inherently fascinating, thoughtful and thought-provoking read from beginning to end.
--Midwest Book Review

This is a book that shows how faith can help conquer life's hardships, forging a way through life's challenges and how reflection and discovery provide inner-strength and belief in one's own abilities to succeed and to never surrender. I was completely absorbed while reading Under the Birch Tree, which shows how important connections are in establishing a solid grounding in life. This is a must-read for anyone who has ever questioned their place in life.
--SF Book Review

Reading this book is empowering as it is about survival, faith, and perseverance. The spirit of the birch tree runs through the memoir and gives a sense of calmness, grounding, and perseverance. The author's self-discovery, sense of belonging, and struggles with life are real and can be related to well by readers.
--Reader's Favorite