Every reader who turns these pages carries a profound and sacred story, one woven not just from the threads of their own life but from the legacy of those who came before. The Touch explores the way each generation brushes against the next, leaving indelible marks of both devastation and beauty. Those who delve into these chapters will not emerge unchanged—just as no soul traverses life without the touch of both grace and darkness.
This is a novel for those who dare to face the scars they’ve endured and the wounds they, too, have inflicted. Looking into the depths of our shared and individual brokenness is a bold undertaking. It reveals both the anguish and hope bound within each of us, stripping away any hiding places and illuminating the truths of our world’s fractured beauty. Yet, in this rawness lies a powerful relief—a relief of being truly seen. Seen in our suffering, our yearning, and our incompleteness.
The Touch invites readers who long to believe that their pain has purpose and that healing is not only possible but capable of transforming our stories into something more glorious and hauntingly beautiful than we could ever dare hope.
About the Author
Emily Foreman grew up surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Western North Carolina and still calls the Blue Ridge Mountains her home. Her love for the intricacy of nature inspired her to pursue a BA in Biology from Covenant College, a foundation that enriches her writing with a profound respect for the natural world. Today, she can often be found exploring the WNC wilderness or at home, pen in hand, bringing stories to life. Emily is also a dedicated mother to her three spirited children, Judah, Gwendolyn, and Willow, and the cherished wife of her first and forever love, Hunter.
