The Language of Sycamores

Tending Roses, Book 3

By: Lisa Wingate

Narrated by: Erin Spencer

Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins

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

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)

Amazing

One of her best books!! Wished I could keep reading about these characters, very well written.

what a good writer

a good story and good performance. a story of the heart suitable for all ages

Absolutely the sweetest book

Love this book.
I highly recommend
Everyone should read Lisa Wingate book.
Wonderful read. Great

Too long

I have been a fan of Lisa Wingate until this book. It was far too long and indulgent on uninteresting characters

There’s no place like home

A story of forgiveness, 2nd chances and Gods hand. Bringing together family and history in a sweet touching story.

Loved it.

loved listening to this book.
I can't wait to start the next one of this series.

A non stop read

Again Lisa Wingate has outdone herself. It is a wonderful read. Now going to listen to another one of her books. Thanks

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.

Grama Rose and the Sycamore Trees

The title of this book intertwines with this lovely story. Grama Rose touches the lives of Dell and Karen, they listen to the gentle messages. But that is not all of this book. Love and changes, worries and happiness. Excellent writer is Lisa Wingate and the presentation is so well done.

A beautiful reminder of the true value of life

I loved this book, but if you didnt read tending roses first go back and do that ine first. while i personally loved this book more it does set some things up and a little different perspective on the words that really have deep meaning in this book. its a beautiful story of finding yourself again and how to find your way back to the true and basic purpose of relationships. i found myself reflecting how my life might seem like Karen's or if my life or choices have put me in a similar emotional situation. i recommend this book if you are ready to take an emotional journey about the meaning of life and relationships.