Book PR Unboxing: "The Tree That Bends" by Professor Ross White
Spring has always felt like the true new year to me. When the calendar resets in January, we’re still in the middle of winter—right in the thick of the season. Even in South Florida, where I live, this time of year can be cold, rainy, or a mix of both. It’s unpredictable. But spring? Spring is a fresh start. A shift. A time when everything begins to bloom again.
And as I stand on the edge of this change, I can’t help but reflect on how much adaptability life has been requiring of me.
Recently, I received a copy of The Tree That Bends by Professor Ross White, and the timing couldn’t be more perfect. As I prepare to dive into this book—one chapter at a time—I find myself thinking about what it means to move with change instead of resisting it.
Like many Millennials, I was raised with a specific roadmap for success. The steps were clear: work hard, go to college, get a degree, land a job, and everything else—home ownership, financial stability, a thriving family—would naturally follow. We believed that if we did everything “right,” we’d be rewarded with security. But here we are, navigating our second recession, the rising cost of living, and the long-lasting effects of a pandemic that reshaped everything.
So, I’ve been praying. Praying for a shift in mindset. Praying for the courage to let go of outdated definitions of success and embrace a path that fits the reality of today. Because success doesn’t look the same for everyone—and it certainly doesn’t look the same as it did for previous generations.
I don’t think it’s a coincidence that The Tree That Bends landed in my hands at this moment. Some books arrive exactly when you need them, and I have a feeling this one is here to teach me something about adaptation, about release, about growing in ways I never expected.
My plan is to take my time with it—one chapter a week—because this isn’t a book to be rushed through. It’s one to sit with, to reflect on, to let sink in.
So here’s to spring. To change. To flexibility. And to books that meet us right where we are.
Have you ever read a book at just the right time in your life? Drop a comment below—I’d love to hear about it.
