Finally, after years and years, my debut novel that describes (in a narrative way) many of the aspects of childhood and intergenerational trauma I support clients in healing from, is about to see the light of day!
The Unbroken Horizon
What if the key to your wholeness lay in your wounding?
2011: Sarah Baum is a white humanitarian nurse who’s worked in conflict zones for years. When recurrent nightmares of being a scared Black girl hiding in the forest cause her to make a near-fatal mistake, she’s faced with her biggest challenge yet: how to heal from her past. And who is the girl in her dreams?
1914: Fourteen-year-old Maggie Burke flees the land where her family works as sharecroppers after witnessing the lynching of her brother and father. She eventually finds her way to New York and later Washington, D.C., where her personal demons finally catch up with her. Will she have to give up everything she thought she wanted to follow the wild, poetic voice wishing to emerge through her?
Alternating between Sarah’s deep dive into her childhood and ancestral wounds, and Maggie’s journey from survival to forging her own path, The Unbroken Horizon explores the ways humans survive, heal, and even thrive in the face of individual and collective trauma.
The Unbroken Horizon Awards
Reader Views Literary Awards – 2023 – The Women in Publishing Summit Award for Best Female Debut Author
First Place Winner, Late Historical Fiction, Chanticleer International Book Awards.
First Place in Dual Timeline, Second Place in Multicultural Fiction, Firebird Awards.
Gold Award, September 2023, Literary Titan.
American Fiction Awards, 2023, Finalist: Cross-Genre
Best Book Awards (BBA), 2023, Finalist: Cross-Genre and Inspirational
The American Writing Awards, 2023, Winner: Multicultural Category. Finalist, Inspirational category.
The Royal Dragonfly Book Awards, 2023. First Place: New Author (Fiction).
Maincrest Media Book Awards, 2023. Winner: Women’s Fiction category.
Reader Views Literary Awards – 2023 – Bronze Award – Historical Fiction
Reader Views Literary Awards – 2023 – Global Award Winner (Africa)
The Unbroken Horizon Early Praise
“With an elegant and sure hand, Brav takes us on a journey of loss and crippling trauma that ultimately weaves itself into a sense of agency and determination. Brav deals authentically with the concepts of pain and bereavement in a way that resonates and haunts the reader long after the book is finished. Both the sorrow and the healing remind us that we are not alone. And though pain is unavoidable, there is a path to healing …The Unbroken Horizon uncovers a thread that connects us all as humans, and that in itself makes it universally a worthwhile read.” —Mack Little, award-winning author of Daughter of Hades (you can see the full review here)
“A poignant and moving tale of triumph, connection, loss, and hope that readers of accomplished dramatic works are sure to adore.” – Readers’ Favorite, ★★★★★
“The Unbroken Horizon is a must-read for fans of historical fiction. Jenny Brav’s masterful storytelling and unforgettable characters will leave a lasting impact on readers’ hearts and minds.” —Maria Yinks, L.A. Book Review ★★★★★
“I wholeheartedly recommend The Unbroken Horizon to anyone who relishes stories infused with historical elements or narratives that deftly intertwine parallel characters. Jenny Brav has masterfully crafted a captivating tale that enlightens readers on various historical and social perspectives while simultaneously offering a richly layered reading experience.” —Literary Titan ★★★★★
“In The Unbroken Horizon, Jenny Brav has flawlessly woven the present and past together inthis thought-provoking book about inner healing.” —Reader Views ★★★★★
“Through powerfully evoking both the past and the present, Brav presents a poignant and atmospheric portrayal of two lives touched by great tragedy and awe-inspiring triumph. An emotional and sometimes shocking story that combines finely crafted fiction and carefully researched facts which render it both entertaining and informative.” —Erin Britton, San Francisco Book Review
“The Unbroken Horizon is a winning story that ideally also will be chosen for book clubs interested in vivid literature that fully embraces emotional connections and processes of not just survival, but thriving against all odds and perceptions about what life is and should be” —Midwest Book Review
“Brav’s is a unique style and voice, one that can grip the reader, draw them in, and hold them even after the last page.” – Independent Book Review
“A dual timeline narrative, Jenny Brav’s The Unbroken Horizon is a searing work of historical fiction that chronicles the trials and tribulations of two seemingly disparate female characters. Through powerfully evoking both the past and the present, Brav presents a poignant and atmospheric portrayal of two lives touched by great tragedy and awe-inspiring triumph. An emotional and sometimes shocking story that combines finely crafted fiction and carefully researched facts which render it both entertaining and informative.” —Erin Britton, San Francisco Book Review
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