Under the Birch Tree

"A debut memoir about a woman’s three-decade search for connection and self-assurance... Chadwick brings numerous anecdotes to life with vivid dialogue and details of settings and characters."
—Kirkus Reviews

"Chadwick has succeeded in creating a touching memoir worth reading for anyone, especially anyone who struggles with job security and finding a sense of belonging. Her incredible faith and perseverance are testaments to the strength she garners throughout the many trials she encounters in her career."
—The Story Circle Network

"An inner journey does not cover physical distance, nor does it have a preconceived goal. But the journey to 'Know Thyself,' as Socrates observed, may be the most important expedition any of us embark upon. Such is the journey undertaken by Nancy Chadwick in her memoir, Under the Birch Tree."
―Windy City Reviews

“Under the Birch Treeis the story of one woman’s search for home, connection, and belonging. Courageously navigating turbulent challenges and life transitions, Chadwick eventually discovers what she was looking for all along―the inner rootedness of the birch trees that have been her lifelong companions.”
—Patricia Pearce, author of Beyond Jesus: A Spiritual Odyssey

“A story of finding strength in the midst of silence and secrets, and the joy of using that strength to create a life of meaning, self-worth, and faith. Nancy Chadwick’s memoir is rich with the details of a sustaining inner vision of home.” 
—Nancy G. Shapiro, author of The Book of Calm: Clarity, Clarity, Compassion, and Choice in a Turbulent World

“Under the Birch Tree is a thoughtful recount of a sojourn from emotionally humble beginnings and subsequent yearning for outside validation to liberation―shedding of emotional baggage. Chadwick finds her way, her place, and ultimately her home, with serendipitous and uplifting encounters with birch trees along the way.” 
—Laurie Buchanan, PhD, author of Note to Self: A Seven-Step Path to Gratitude and Growth