Naseem Rakha

Author and award-winning journalist Naseem Rakha will read from and discuss her first novel. “For anyone who has ever wondered how forgiveness is possible, even when the pain is overwhelming, wonder no more. The Crying Tree takes you on a journey you won't soon forget.”--Sister Helen Prejean, author ... (more)of Dead Man Walking Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.

Naseem Rakha’s book explores the journey from hate to forgiveness. The Crying Tree should generate strong discussions. The murder of Irene’s son plunges her into a deep despair. As Irene struggles against the bitterness and sorrow in her life she realizes the need to forgive. An evening listening ... (more)to Naseem Rakha’s presentation about this powerful book should be fascinating. We hope you are able to join us. Drop and e-mail or give us a call to sign up to attend and be in the drawing for prizes.

Dramatic, wrenching, and ultimately uplifting, The Crying Tree is an unforgettable book about the unbreakable bonds of family and the transformative power of forgiveness. Shortly after Irene and Nate Stanley move their family to a small town in Oregon, their fifteen-year-old son, Shep, is shot and killed ... (more)during an apparent robbery in their home. The murderer, Daniel Robbin, is caught and sentenced to death. Irene spends years waiting for Robbin’s execution and the justice she feels she and her family deserve. Ultimately, faced with a growing sense that his death won't stop her pain, Irene reaches out to her son’s killer. The two forge an unlikely connection that remains a secret from her family and friends. As Daniel's date nears, the Stanleys must face difficult truths and find a way to come to terms with the past.

Naseem Rakha Reading & Signing THE CRYING TREE Friday, August 28th 7:00 pm F&F Downtown