The Tree of Life - Paperback

by Justin Stumvoll (Author)

Through an act of providence, Oakie the acorn is buried in an apple orchard by an eccentric adventurer, Otis the wild-eyed squirrel. Oakie finds himself in an unfamiliar world, wrestling with his identity and whether or not he should stay. After a thrilling adventure exploring life beyond the orchard, Oakie returns to an unexpected nemesis named Joshua, ""the people."" When tragedy strikes, Oakie and Joshua must embark on the most crucial journey of their lives, changing their destiny forever. The Tree of Life is an allegory that chronicles the journey each of us must take to find healing from the bumps and bruises incurred through life. The invitation resounding from The Tree of Life is for adults to return to the joys of imaginative innocence; it's also a promise to children that everything they need to fulfill their dreams is within them. The message for everyone is that we must learn how to come alive wherever we find ourselves planted!

Author Biography

Justin Stumvoll, with a BA in Filmmaking, is the co-founder of Stumvoll Consulting, a firm dedicated to emotional health and personal growth. He and his wife Abi co-lead a transformative three-year Life Consultant training program, equipping others for deep, lasting change. Together, they host The Connected Life Podcast, a globally recognized show focused on personal and relational wholeness, boasting over 5 million downloads and inspiring listeners worldwide.