Watching the Tree Limbs »

Mary E. DeMuth helps people to turn their trials into triumphs. Her parenting books include Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture (Harvest House 2007) Building the Christian Family You Never Had (WaterBrook 2006) and Ordinary Mom Extraordinary God (Harvest House 2005). Mary also inspires people to face their trials through her real-to-life novels including Watching the Tree Limbs (nominated for a Christy Award) and Wishing on Dandelions. Mary has had the privilege of speaking around the US and Europe for various churches and church planting ministries. Mary and her husband Patrick reside in Texas with their three children. They recently returned from breaking new spiritual ground in Southern France where they planted a church..

Knowing something bad will happen if she misses, nine-year-old Mara keeps her appointments. And she's never told a soul. But despite the fear and shame that ensnare her, she clings to the hope that she can break free. Mara doesn't know her real name. She doesn't even know who her parents are. But with the help of her best friend, Camilla, and the mysterious DJ, Denim, she determines to unveil the secrets that shroud her life. Caught in a maelstrom of lies and deceit, Mara picks her way through the wreckage of a lost childhood until the day something magical happens underneath the pecan tree. Written in beautiful prose and set against the backdrop of the quirky town of Burl, Texas, Watching the Tree Limbs takes us on a journey through a young girl's self-discovery and reveals the lengths to which God will go to redeem His precious children.