"In the blue grass of Kentucky, Beth Dotson Brown ignites a heartfelt tale of family and faith in the worst of circumstances. When a tornado hits Lexington, and destroys Ava Winston's house, she looks at her life with new eyes. She redefines love and the relationship with her daughter, ex-husband and a beloved aunt. Ava must decide to stay and rebuild or pursue a new life. A loving coming-of-age story for women in mid-life. Brava!" -ADRIANA TRIGIANI, Author of The Good Left Undone

"Beth Dotson Brown, in her debut novel Rooted in Sunrise, captures the true meaning of resilience-something so many women strive to know in the depths of their inner-self. It is not just being able to 'bounce back' after a trauma, but rather to engage in a journey of self-discovery that finds the gifts within-and feels fulfilled. The

beautiful description by Aunt Lila of Ava captures this fullness of resilience, 'You're the night sky, Ava.' Perplexed Ava asks, 'What do you mean?' As both of them looked up to the night sky, Aunt Lila responded, 'If the sky were filled with stars, then none of them would shine brilliantly enough to stand out among the rest. You're one of those hundreds of millions of particles that are content to stay dark so the stars around you can shine.' A must-read for every woman." -SISTER ROBBIE PENTECOST, OSF former Executive Director of the New Opportunity School for Women

"A brilliant and beautiful account of tragedy followed by the finding of home, Rooted in Sunrise stands as a creative and compelling metaphor of the idea that tomorrow brings newfound hope and possibilities." -EMILY H. KEEFER, Author of The Stars on Vita Felice Court

"Rooted in Sunrise is a beautifully written debut novel by Beth Dotson Brown. When a tornado pushes Ava out of her small, but safe world, she is forced to face her regrets and fears, and forge a new path. This work of fiction has many truths that will resonate with anyone facing a crossroads in life, either chosen or forced." -ANGELA CORRELL, Author of Restored in Tuscany

"Beth tells an inspirational story about perseverance, courage and the importance of family. This story will inspire you to take your own future into your hands." -KATRINA MACKRIDES, Author of The Salty Swan

"Rooted in Sunrise follows a woman's journey in rebuilding after a tornado upends her life and leaves her questioning everything she thought her future would look like. As Ava digs through the rubble, she uncovers new possibilities afforded by the blank slate, proving that silver linings are always waiting when you have the courage and resilience to look." -RACHEL STONE, Author of The Blue Iris

"Rooted in Sunrise is grounded in a strong sense of place (small town and rural Kentucky) and a time of life when it would be easy to slide into one's golden years. Brown brings the reader along in the journey of the protagonist as she ventures outside the confines of her physical and emotional safety, examines the choices and circumstances that led to her current situation, and charts a new course for her future. Brown also weaves threads of other female characters' arcs into a tidy story." -JAN CAPPS, Author of Bird's Eye View