The Towering Pines

When the twenty-year-old daughter of a wealthy Illinois family falls in love with a forty-two-year-old Wisconsin cattle raiser, only the two are confident of God's leading. Open opposition erupts from all sides. After the wedding Beth strives to be accepted by Gabe's brother and her new neighbors. Gabe must cope with Beth's antagonistic father and hostile farm elements. Both must face the daily challenges of love over life. Births and deaths cultivate deeper family roots but also result in added conflicts as Beth faces family, farm, church, and school obstacles. The death of her "miracle" daughter leaves Beth withdrawn, depressed, and bitter. Family breakup draws near as Beth overreacts and tries to become a proactive supermom. Beth is the first book in a family chronicle that begins in 1950 and spans half a century. It's a story of love, family, and life that will touch men, women, and children alike.