The effects of trauma often ripple beneath the surface, shaping how we see ourselves, others, and even God. 

The Riven Tree offers new perspective that uncovers hope beyond the hurt and guides you toward peace and purpose. Trauma leaves its marks, but healing is within reach.

Meet the Author

Robby Kautz knows the quiet weight of pain and the resilience it takes to move forward. As a compassionate storyteller and speaker, she’s dedicated to helping others find peace, purpose, and healing, rooted in faith and understanding. In her book,The Riven Tree, Robby shares from her heart, inviting you to embrace your journey and remember that you’re never alone.

Through heartfelt storytelling and faith-filled wisdom, Robby Kautz gently guides you through the impacts of trauma, helping you discover peace, hope, and a renewed sense of purpose. The Riven Tree offers words of understanding for those who carry unseen scars and invites you to walk a path toward healing one page at a time.

About The Riven Tree

Words Readers Are Saying

The Riven Tree is a short read but it is loaded with universal truths and beautiful illustrations. The Author wrote the story based on her childhood and her growth through a very traumatic childhood.
It is a story about turning the seemingly tragic events in our life into victories and growing from them. The book shows how our unique differences are really beautiful and how wanting love and approval from others creates a lot of misery. When we truly learn to love and accept ourselves in spite of our apparent flaws, we don’t need acceptance from others. Then life becomes truly joyful and free.
I give The Riven Tree my highest recommendation.
— Steve
The Riven Tree is an allegorical tale of a life profoundly affected by trauma, and its effects on one’s self-esteem and one’s relationship with God. It is written in a simple, straightforward style, and the detailed illustrations add great meaning and beauty to the book. The book inspires the reader to reflect on their own life experiences and how these experiences have shaped their life and worldview. A very meaningful book— I have given several copies as gifts. I highly recommend it for anyone whose life has been touched by trauma and/or dysfunction in any way, as this book has a strong potential for healing.
— Suzanne

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

In deep moments of pain, it’s easy to feel alone, to wonder if anyone truly understands the weight you carry. But what if in the quiet of your heart you could hear a whisper of hope.  The Riven Tree invites you to lean into God’s presence and discover that you are seen, loved, and never truly alone.