The Wishing Tree
The Wishing Tree by Marybeth Whalen, published by Zondervan in 2013, is a contemporary fiction novel that explores themes of love, family, and personal growth. In this 328-page story, Ivy Marshall faces the emotional turmoil of discovering her husband’s infidelity on the same day her sister’s boyfriend proposes on national television. Seeking solace, Ivy returns to her family’s beach home in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, where she grapples with her feelings about her marriage and her past relationship with her childhood sweetheart.
As Ivy helps prepare for her sister’s wedding, she confronts her dreams and the complexities of true love. The narrative delves into her struggle with forgiveness and the pressure from friends who support her estranged husband. Readers will find a poignant exploration of marriage, divorce, and the bonds of sisterhood, all set against the backdrop of a Southern coastal town. This edition also includes discussion questions, making it suitable for book clubs.
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Savvy, determined Ivy Marshall discovers that her husband has cheated on her on the very same day her sister’s perfect boyfriend proposes on national television. Can she hold it together while she plans the wedding?
When Ivy’s mother asks her to return to her family’s beach home to plan her sister’s upcoming wedding, she decides to use the excuse to escape from the pain of her broken heart.
When her return to Sunset Beach, North Carolina, she begins to question her choice to marry her husband Elliot, rather than her childhood sweetheart (and jilted ex-fiancé) Michael. However, when Ivy refuses to talk to her estranged husband, he resorts to tweeting to her, expressing his remorse and making it clear he doesn’t want to give up on their marriage. Her friends seem to be on Elliot’s side, pressuring her to forgive him and move on. But how can she?
As she helps prepare the wishing tree for her sister’s wedding, she must examine her dreams for her own future and what true love should be.
- Poignant contemporary women’s fiction
- Part of the Sunset Beach series, but can be read on its own
- Book 1: The Mailbox
- Book 2: The Guest Book
- Book 3: The Wishing Tree
- Book 4: The Bridge Tender
- Includes discussion questions for book clubs
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