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Between the Trees Kindle Edition

by Kathy Moczerniak (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 53 ratings
Beyond Kathryn Lucas’ first memory of her father’s tree lay a dysfunctional path of violence, heartbreak, and secrets within a family severely entrenched in the vicious cycle of abuse. A lifetime of fear drives her from her home, and the teenage girl finds refuge with an aunt and uncle determined to protect their niece.

Distressing flashbacks unravel in Kathryn’s fragile mind among the turmoil encircling her as she struggles through adolescence and descends into her pain-ridden past. When the summation of her unsettling memories allows the darkness to overtake her, she becomes desperate to unearth the light.

Inspired by a true story, Kathryn must hold on tightly to those who love her, searching for her place in a world threatening to break her as she fights to overcome life’s betrayals before she is deprived of her future.
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    330 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    December 3, 2018
  4. File size
    2.9 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07KF27QBF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lavish Publishing, LLC; 1st edition (December 3, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 3, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 53 ratings

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Kathy Moczerniak

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Kathy Moczerniak is a lifelong Buffalo, New York native, where she has built a life with her husband and four children. Originally turning to writing seeking catharsis, her love of the written word quickly grew into a passion. Kathy’s determination to study her craft led her to graduate summa cum laude from Southern New Hampshire University with a BA in English and Creative Writing. On her path to becoming an author, Kathy began as an editor, her love of literature growing with each experience. Life as an author, editor, and autism mom keeps Kathy quite busy, and she is eternally grateful for her family and the opportunity to do what she loves.

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Customers find this book well-told, with one describing it as a coming-of-age story that meanders in twists and turns. Moreover, the book is emotionally charged, with one customer mentioning being completely moved to tears by it. Additionally, they appreciate its insight, with one review noting how it captures the complexities of relationships at every level, while another mentions how it helps readers grow into better versions of themselves.

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6 customers mention "Story quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the well-told story of the book, with one customer describing it as an amazing coming-of-age narrative that meanders through twists and turns.

"...the Trees", by Kathy Moczerniak, is a heart wrenching yet hope-filled novel about a young woman's search for safety, normalcy, and happiness...." Read more

"This is the ultimate breakout novel for an author with a heart that has something powerful to share with the world...." Read more

"this story meanders in twists and turns,and just when today's mind thinks it's figured out who is at fault, a revealing...." Read more

"I believe everyone should read this book! It's an amazing coming of age story that will make you laugh and cry in the same moment...." Read more

4 customers mention "Emotional content"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally charged, with one customer mentioning being completely moved to tears by it.

""Between the Trees", by Kathy Moczerniak, is a heart wrenching yet hope-filled novel about a young woman's search for safety, normalcy, and happiness..." Read more

"...Kathy has an amazing way with words. I was completely moved to tears by this book and I truly hope everyone else takes the time to read this amazing..." Read more

"...'s an amazing coming of age story that will make you laugh and cry in the same moment...." Read more

"An moving,angry and healing story..." Read more

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Customers find the book insightful, with one review noting how it captures the complexities of relationships at every level, while another mentions how it helps readers grow into better versions of themselves.

"...of this story that will shock, embrace, and then grow you into a better version of yourself. What a job well done!..." Read more

"...It can open a window of understanding for us all and perhaps help us as adults to provide help and support that children need...." Read more

"Between the Trees is a story that captures the complexities of relationships at every level, and how necessary, painful, and beautiful it is to mend..." Read more

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Customers find the book touching, with one mentioning how it makes them feel everything.

"...characters come to life off the pages of this story that will shock, embrace, and then grow you into a better version of yourself...." Read more

"...not a story that you just read...you are drawn into the story and feel everything. Kathy has an amazing way with words...." Read more

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3 customers mention "Writing style"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one noting that the author has a way with words.

"...It is hard to believe this is Kathy Moczerniak's first novel. Her writing style, the imagery, the ease with which the author gets the reader to..." Read more

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  • Gail Bauser
    5.0 out of 5 stars Touching and Insightful
    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2018
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    "Between the Trees", by Kathy Moczerniak, is a heart wrenching yet hope-filled novel about a young woman's search for safety, normalcy, and happiness. The main character, Kathryn, must deal with issues no young girl should have to encounter. The reader is invited along on Kathryn's difficult journey as she struggles her way into adulthood. It is hard to believe this is Kathy Moczerniak's first novel. Her writing style, the imagery, the ease with which the author gets the reader to connect with young Kathryn... I desired so deeply to reach out and protect, advise, and console young Kathryn over and over again as I made my way through this book. And (spoiler alert!) I felt joy in her successes as she matured and found her way out of her pain and suffering. I admit, a tear or two may have been shed as I read this story. Congratulations to this new author. I recommend this book highly.
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  • Melissa and Josh
    4.0 out of 5 stars Be ready!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2020
    The biggest issue with this story was all the back and forth. Given there weren’t any real transitions from past to present or vice versa, there were a lot of times when I was confused as which era the story was in. I’m not sure I was a fan of Katherine. Maybe it’s because I’ve never been in a situation like hers or have known of anyone in a similar situation, but there were a lot of times when she came across as very selfish. For example, when her dad takes her out shopping. Yes, he was the one to invite her. But even with all his comments about how expensive the clothes she picked were, she still got all of them but like one shirt. Then after she’s back home, her brother’s friends are over and making a lot of noise. What does she do? She complains to her mom. Get over it! Why she didn’t tell her mother about the alcohol and smoking and all the people coming over was on her. God forbid her brother wants to have fun too. It’s not like it was a school night either.

    I had to put this “Questionable” separate from the rest because it was a very big one, in my opinion. Katherine’s Claddagh ring. I don’t remember if it said how long she’s been wearing the ring, but it’s mentioned so many times throughout the story. Yet, why would the author have made it to where Katherine didn’t even know what the ring meant. It was one of her friends that told her the meaning. That just seemed strange to me.

    The narrator was okay. I wasn’t so much a fan of the tone of voice she used. It was very mello. While she did a separate male and female voice, all the females sounded the same. So when Katherine was talking to one of her girlfriends or mother or aunt, a lot more of my focus had to be directed on the story so as to know who was talking.

    I’m not sure how this was missed or how it even happened, but obviously someone was slacking when it came to checking the audiobook prior to publication. At the end of chapter 5, the narrator finishes the narrative, then says “Chapter 5: Understory.” At the end of chapter 6, the narrator says: “Chapter 6: The Calm Before the Storm.” BUT then she goes on to begin “A light drizzle began… Chapter 7 (insert title here).” It was really strange. After that, it was normal.

    Another area with the narrating, in chapter 8 at 8 hrs 19 mins (per Audible), I didn’t make note of the specific wording or what was said, but the narrator was talking about one thing, then is suddenly talking about something totally different. It’s like she was in the middle of one word and began in a totally different spot. I’m not sure how else to describe it.

    Now I don’t know if this next…issue…was the narrator faults (saying the wrong word) or the author’s (using the wrong word), or maybe this was a legit sentence. I wish I would have written down the exact sentence. Essentially, in chapter 10, when Katherine goes home, she pitches forward under the “acne” (ache?) that gripped her chest. Now if that is a legit sentence, what the author intended, um… That must have been some painful acne. LOL

    OVERALL, I liked the story. It had a lot of issues, in my opinion, but it was interesting and emotional throughout. Not that I liked all the emotional stuff, but it was real. It gave the reader a glimpse into the taboo worlds of depression, sibling abuse. The title of the story kept popping into my head so I was curious to see if I could figure out how it related to the story. The ending with the tree connection was a creative idea.

    Moving on to the fun stuff…

    Questionable #1: Somewhere near the beginning, I think it was after Katherine went to her aunt and uncle’s house when Brandon broke into her room and chased her outside. There was the part when she was looking out of their windows sees that their cat had gotten hit by her uncle’s car. They then sit down and talk for a bit (not about the cat), then go out to eat.

    Questionable #2: Speaking about the lack of transitions between the past and present, there’s a perfect example in chapter 7 when Katherine is on the phone with one of her friends. They’re talking about orchestra camp and suddenly the reader is taken back to when Brandon broke into Katherine’s room (in more detail). Yet no one had said anything about him or that night or the fact she was uncomfortable at home, so it was confusing as to why the author would have suddenly taken the reader on that specific trip.

    Questionable #3: So after Katherine’s mom finds out the extent of what Brandon has been doing to Katherine, why does her mother never suggest he get help, like she’ll do whatever she can to get him help whether he wants it or not. There’s just her suggesting the lock on her door and redoing her room.

    Questionable #4: Why when it’s time for Katherine to go home does she act like she lives far away from her aunt and uncle? They’re just down the street.

    Questionable #5: Why did Katherine stay friends with Val for as long as she did? With all the scenes involving the two of them, there was never a time when Val came across as being a friend of Katherine's. Maybe an acquaintance but nothing more.

    Questionable #6: What was the point of Katherine having the guinea pig? I mean even after her room is wrecked, she doesn’t check on the guinea pig to make sure it’s okay.

    Questionable #7: Katherine ends up starting tenth grade. It’s now November and her mom tells her she can’t stay home from school because she’s missed so much already. Why had she been missing school?

    Questionable #8: When Katherine’s therapist asks her if she knows what could be causing the depression, why did she never bring Liam up, like not unlike years later? I mean he was probably the catalyst.

    Questionable #9: Katherine works with Aubree. They go to school together. Yet, Aubree asks how things are going between Katherine and her brother, which means she knew there were some fires between them. But Katherine tells her she has to avoid her brother as though that were something new and not what she’s been doing the last year and a half.

    Questionable #10: When Katherine has a therapy session with her father there’s a part when she thinks “Looking back on it now as a sixteen-year-old…” She’s seventeen.

    I received a free audiobook version of this story in exchange for an honest review.
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  • A Nicky Hjort
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read breakout novel! Say you knew her first!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2019
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    This is the ultimate breakout novel for an author with a heart that has something powerful to share with the world. The imagery and descriptions powerfully anchor you in every scene while the characters come to life off the pages of this story that will shock, embrace, and then grow you into a better version of yourself.

    What a job well done! We need more of Ms. Moczerniak's stories. Tell me the next one is already in process!!!!

    I highly recommend this author and her storytelling without reservation.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars An moving,angry and healing story
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2021
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    this story meanders in twists and turns,and just when today's mind thinks it's figured out who is at fault, a revealing.
    The story of how trees leave us sad or happy,help us hide our hurt.
    It's a story of cancer,divorce,marriage, abusive relationships, and life long lasting friendships.
    And music,sweet music.
    If you like emotional rides,then you in for a treat.
    Read between the trees.
    You may come away with a deeper understanding of yourself.
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  • Ulala12
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating and emotionally charged!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2018
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    Between the Trees was emotionally captivating. I could not put this book down for anything. This is not a story that you just read...you are drawn into the story and feel everything. Kathy has an amazing way with words. I was completely moved to tears by this book and I truly hope everyone else takes the time to read this amazing treasure.
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  • casual reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing First-person Account
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2018
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    Anyone who works with children or families, and anyone whose family is going through difficult times needs to read the thoughts, feelings, and memories of the adolescent heroine in this story. And then the rest of us need to read it, too, so we can be more supportive. There is an amazing level of detail in the heroine's experiences that is a rarity for such a young person. It can open a window of understanding for us all and perhaps help us as adults to provide help and support that children need. It's quite wonderful to see that the family and professional support that the heroine received led to her happily-ever-after. This book can change our awareness, and then perhaps help to change lives for the better. My thanks to the author for her courageous heroine who gives us hope and reasons to persevere as she did.
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