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Before We Arrived book cover by Jodie Pine. Illustrated book cover of Lama's looking out of the bush with a bright sun
Before We Arrived ebook cover by Jodie Pine. Illustrated book cover of Llama's looking out of the bush with a bright sun

Three Families.

Seven Goats.

One Spinning World.

PUBLICATION DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED

EARLY PRAISE

A beautiful tapestry of interconnected lives across time, grief, and healing. The prose is warm and alive … like someone left the light on for you. For anyone who’s ever been broken open … deeply moving. 5/5
—Literary Titan
 
At the heart of Pine’s narrative are the questions about how to live with trauma, both personal and collective … an invitation to reflect on the stories we inherit and those we choose to rewrite.
—BookLife
 
A transformative novel … Pine addresses heavy topics directly but with immense care … The (characters’) stories will rock you … an inspiring journey.
—Independent Book Review
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Immersive storytelling … poignant … Pine tackles difficult topics with subtlety and tenderness … a remarkable novel. 5/5
—Readers’ Favorite
Illustrated image of a Llama in the bush with sunlight streaming through
Before We Arrived ebook cover by Jodie Pine. Illustrated book cover of Lama's looking out of the bush with a bright sun

JODIE PINE

THE MAKING OF BEFORE WE ARRIVED 

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a novel about grief and resilience, family and friendship, sacred connections, and tree-climbing goats.

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