From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Great Alone comes an incandescent story about the resilience of the human spirit, the triumph of hope, and the meaning of home. In the rugged Pacific Northwest lies the Olympic National Forest—nearly a million acres of impenetrable darkness and impossible beauty. From deep within this old growth forest, a six-year-old girl … deep within this old growth forest, a six-year-old girl appears. Speechless and alone, she offers no clue as to her identity, no hint of her past.
Having retreated to her western Washington hometown after a scandal left her career in ruins, child psychiatrist Dr. Julia Cates is determined to free the extraordinary little girl she calls Alice from a prison of unimaginable fear and isolation. To reach her, Julia must discover the truth about Alice’s past—although doing so requires help from Julia’s estranged sister, a local police officer. The shocking facts of Alice’s life test the limits of Julia’s faith and strength, even as she struggles to make a home for Alice—and for herself.
“One of [Kristin Hannah’s] most compelling and riveting novels.”—Booklist
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Hannah delivers in this bittersweet story about a feral child found in the woods, and the psychiatrist (with issues of her own) who tames and loves her. It wasn’t until the end of the book that I recognized the intricately woven subplots that all came together in the end, as if God fed this author His perfect plan. I love Kristin Hannah’s books. …
In the rugged Pacific Northwest lies the Olympic National Forest—nearly a million acres of impenetrable darkness and impossible beauty. From deep within this old growth forest, a six-year-old girl appears. Speechless and alone, she offers no clue as to her identity, no hint of her past.
Set on the edge of the Olympic National Forest, Magic Hour …
Another winner by a favorite author. I am astounded that Hannah can write books that are all so different from each other and each are so compelling.
I could not put this book down. It was very interesting and well written to capture my attention. Interesting and unique story. Really enjoyed this book. Thank you!
All of that above, and, yes, I don’t get misty eyed a lot ( men aren’t supposed to) but this one got me on that slope.Wonderful characters; realistic verbiage with humor as well as real concern from the characters.
Wonderful read!
I loved this unusual story of a little girl that appeared out of nowhere and became the center of a psychologist’s life as she struggles to help the little girl adapt to civilization. It was riveting!
Dr. Julia Gates is thrown into the spotlight after one of her psychiatric patients uses a gun and kills others. This not only ruins her personally but professionally as well. She gets a call from her Police Chief Sister Ellie that a little girl about 6 years old has been found coming out of the woods and they can’t identify her and she has been …
Loved it. A magical story
Loved, loved this book. As usual, Kristin Hannah does not disappoint! I really enjoy her books. A lot of work goes into her stories and they are always riveting! They move fast and the characters are pretty believable.
Wonderful book! A true example of Jodi Picolt’s writing. Loved it to the end.
Loved it he story very much! Keep some Kleenex next to you!
I first read Kristin Hannah’s book Firefly and I was hooked. I just get lost in her books and want to stay there for days.
Loved it as I have all of Kristin Hannah’s books.
Kristen Hannah books are always so wonderful! Loved this one!
Wow what a different story with very in depth look at a wild child which breaks your heart in some places. Hard to put down.
My favorite of the series. Heart wrenching but happy ending.
I read it in a weekend. I couldn’t put it down… & it has stuck with me. I liked it so much that it’s my next Book Club choice!!
One of my favorite Kristin Hannah books! Definitely recommend!
KH never disappoints. Haunting reading the thoughts of a tormented child.
Not my usual read, but, it pulls you in and makes you care about this town and the people. Prepare to be hooked.