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GIVEAWAY: The Wishing Trees by John Shors

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I’m a big fan of John Shors and just last month I finished his latest novel called The Wishing Trees. It’s a wonderful novel full of emotion that takes you on a journey with a father and daughter through Asia. It’s another novel from John that is well worth reading! You can see my review here and also check out a the great guest post John wrote for Peeking Between the Pages here.

About the Book (from John Shor’s website):

Almost a year after the death of his wife, Kate, former high-tech executive Ian finds a letter that will change his life. It contains Kate’s final wish – a plea for him to take their ten-year-old daughter, Mattie, on a trip across Asia, through all the countries they had planned to visit to celebrate their fifteenth anniversary.

Eager to honor the wife and mother they loved, Ian and Mattie embark on an epic journey that retraces the early days of Ian’s relationship with Kate. Along the way, Ian and Mattie leave paper “wishes” in ancient trees as symbols of their connection to Kate and their dreams for the future. Through incredible landscapes and inspiring people, Ian and Mattie are greeted with miracles large and small. And as they celebrate what Kate meant to them, they begin to find their way back to each other, discovering that healing is possible and that love endures – lessons that Kate hoped to show them all along…

About the Author (from John Shor’s website):
After graduating from Colorado College, John Shors lived for several years in Kyoto, Japan, where he taught English. On a shoestring budget, he later trekked across Asia, visiting ten countries and climbing the Himalayas. After returning to the United States, he became a newspaper reporter in his hometown, Des Moines, Iowa, winning several statewide awards in journalism. John then moved to Boulder, Colorado, and helped launch GroundFloor Media, now one of the state’s largest public relations firms.

John has been lucky enough to spend much of his life abroad, traveling in Asia, the South Pacific, Europe, Africa, and North America. Now a full-time novelist, John spends his days writing and going on family outings with his wife, Allison, and their two young children, Sophie and Jack.

John’s first four novels, Beneath a Marble Sky, Beside a Burning Sea, Dragon House, and The Wishing Trees, have won multiple awards, and have been translated into twenty-five languages.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

Lucky for you all John has offered up a copy of his novel for giveaway. To enter:

  • Leave me a comment with a way to contact you. That’s it this time.

This giveaway is open to US & Canadian residents and I’ll draw for the winner on Saturday, December 11, 2010. Good luck everyone!

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Dar, I would so love to win a copy of this book, as I liked Dragon House.

    bibliophilebythesea AT gmail DOT com

    BTW…I am so happy to see little Sammmy! (You know that is what Buddy would have wanted for you)

  6. I have never read any of his books.
    Would love to try one! Please enter me.

    forevereading at gmail dot com

    AND, Sammy is adorable!!!!!!!!
    Congratulations babe!

  7. I have a Shors book on my shelf, but haven't gotten the chance to read it yet. I would love the chance to win this one, so please do enter me in your giveaway, Dar! And thanks for hosting it!!

    zibilee(at)figearo(dot)net

  8. Welcome Sammy!!!

    I would love to read this book- it's been on my wishlist since I started seeing several fantastic review. Thanks for the contest!

    jonitathebookchick(at)gmail(dot)com

  9. I remember this book, Dar! I hope to win a copy. I do have an address in the US.

    teh(dot)alice(at)gmail(dot)com

    Thanks very much!

  11. OMG, Sammy is so cute. I'm glad you found a new baby. I'm also glad to see you back to a bit of blogging again.

    I love John Shors and would love to win!

    teddyr66 at yahoo .com

  13. A lot of good reviews for this one. I would love to give it a try. =)

    tiredwkids at live dot com

  14. I've read such good things about John Shors' books. This sounds like and emotiongl, but heart-warming story. Thanks for the giveaway.
    lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)com

  19. John Shors is one of my favorite authors so this giveaway is very exciting! His writing holds you captive with its richness in detail and his gift for storytelling.

    I loved 'Beneath A Marble Sky'and '
    Beside a Burning Sea".

    I would love to read this book, as always it sounds so great.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  20. I have never heard about this author. It's always good to try to read stories written by authors that one is not familiar with.

    Please enter my name in the giveaway for the book. Thanks!

    pboylecharley AT hotmail DOT com

  21. This cover really caught my eye and after reading the description I see why, it sounds like such a touching journey! I'd love a chance to read it, thanks for entering me into this giveaway.

    unforgetable_dreamer_always (at) hotmail.com

  22. I loved Dragon House so I'd love to read this one. Thanks for the chance. So glad you have Sammy as a new companion.

    dlodden at frontiernet dot net

  24. I'mnot familiar with this author. This book sounds heartfelt and captivating. I like that it's about a father/daughter, something a little different than the usual.

    Thanks for this giveaway, Dar!
    ~ Amy
    Aimala127 (at) gmail (dot) com

  25. I have really been wanting to read this author so I would love a chance to win this one Dar!

    joannelong74 AT gmail DOT com

  28. I just read and reviewed Dragon House and loved it, so I am looking forward to this one!! Thanks for the chance!!

    areallibrarian[at]gmail[dot]com

  29. Darlene, thanks for hosting this book giveaway. I've added it to my blog's sidebar. Thanks!

    Suko95(at)gmail(dot)com

  30. I would love to read this book for several reasons. One both my daughter and myself have wanted to travel to Japan and Asia for several years. Two because of my martial arts training the Far East holds a particular appeal.
    polo-puppy-fluffy at hotmail dot com
    Cheers

  31. Please enter me for this. Sounds like a very interesting book. Thanks!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

  35. I would love to read this. Thanks for the great giveaway 🙂

    mrsjohnson1982 at yahoo dot com

  37. I subscribe to the blog, and would love to win the book. I believe I follow also through google reader.

    dancealert at aol dot com

  38. I would love the chance to read this. Count me in, please!

    Thanks! :0)
    librarygrinch at gmail dot com

  39. I have not read anything by this author but would love to. Please enter me, thanks.

    ruthiekb72ATyahooDOTcom

  41. I've heard good things about this book and would love to read it. I've had a longtime fascination with Japan and all things to do with this and the Far East.
    polo-puppy-fluffyAThotmailDOTcom
    Cheers