The Tree of Life is a novel written by Elizabeth E. Goldsmith. The story is set in the early 1900s in the small town of Cedar Branch, North Carolina. The book follows the life of a young girl named Rachel who is growing up in a family of strong women. Rachel's mother died when she was young, and she is raised by her grandmother and aunt.The novel explores themes of family, love, and loss as Rachel navigates through life. She falls in love with a young...