Katie is devastated. Her beloved husband and her beautiful daughter were dead. How would she ever be able to go one with life? In her agony, she sought refuge among the majestic oaks of what had been her family’s favorite retreat. Yet the pain was there too, robbing her of sleep, appetite, and even the will to go on. In her sorrow she thought she heard a message in the hushed whisper of the aged oak trees. The sound soothed her mind a little bit but not the emptiness. Katie couldn't concentrate on much, but she listened to the gentle breeze through the trees and tried to escape her loss. THE TALE OF THE TREES is a fictional story with true emotion of love and loss. It takes us on a young woman’s journey through grief to resolution. We all experience death of a loved one at some time or another and must travel our own path. May it help you heal from your own devastating loss. Cathie Norton is a retired registered nurse, having had a creative 45 years profession that began in the intensive care unit, cardiac rehab, and emergency room. She served as a liaison, tele-health coordinator, educator and case manager and eventually retiring from hospice. To this day, she still volunteers in a local hospital. Cathie enjoys singing in her church choir, working with stained glass beads, and cooking. She is happily married to her best friend of 47 years, Newell, who has been her greatest advocate and encouraged her to embark on a writing career. They have two terrific sons, Bryan and Brett, and six amazing grandchildren. Cathie is a native Californian. Learn more about Cathie at her website: www.cathienorton.com