The Net Beneath Us

A Novel

De: Carol Dunbar

Narrado por: Cassandra Campbell

In her debut novel, Carol Dunbar draws from her own lived experiences, vividly describing the wonder and harshness of life off the grid. Told over the course of a year, The Net Beneath Us is a lyrical exploration of loss, marriage, parenthood, and self-reliance; a tale of how the natural world—without and within us—offers us healing, if we can learn where to look.

“Dunbar delivers both a tumble through the shifting light of grief, and a forgiving forest floor on which to land.”
—Leif Enger, New York Times bestselling author of Peace Like a River and Virgil Wander

He promised her he would never let go. She’s willing to risk everything to hold on.

In the aftermath of her husband’s logging accident, Elsa has more questions than answers about how to carry on while caring for their two small children in the unfinished house he was building for them in the woods of rural Wisconsin. To cope with the challenges of winter and the near-daily miscommunications from her in-laws, she forges her own relationship with the land, learning from and taking comfort in the trees her husband had so loved. If she wants to stay in their home, she must discover her own capabilities, and accept help from the people and places she least expects.

A Macmillan Audio production from Forge Books.

©2022 Carol Dunbar (P)2022 Macmillan Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

2023, Wisconsin Library Association Literary Awards: Short-listed, PrizeJury

“Containing wisdom as deeply rooted as a Wisconsin forest, The Net Beneath Us is an evocative and beautifully written meditation on grief and the lasting power of friendship. A story that reminds us that in difficult times, showing vulnerability can be the ultimate act of strength.” —Lucy Tan, author of What We Were promised

“Dunbar delivers both a tumble through the shifting light of grief, and a forgiving forest floor on which to land.” —Leif Enger, New York Times bestselling author of Peace Like a River and Virgil Wander

“Drawing from her own experience living off the grid in northern Wisconsin, Dunbar's debut novel encapsulates what it means to come home to oneself.” —Booklist

Beautiful, moving and realistic!

I read the book first and loved it, so when I saw it was being narrated by Cassandra Campbell, I got it immediately! Carol Dunbar's writing is so poetic, heartbreaking and beautiful and Campbell 's voice and pacing really bring the story to life!
I can't recommend this enough!

A great work of literature! If you enjoy Ann Patchett, you’ll love Carol Dunbar’s The Net Beneath Us.

The writing is Exquisite and sparkling. Highly recommended. Readers will enjoy the story of a young family brought together by grief, held together by connection and deep love.

Sad

I thought the sadness lasted too long, and I wished that the happiness was more than just a few chapters