In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, there are moments that can shape our lives forever. For Eric, a young boy who has faced unimaginable challenges, those moments came in the form of love and support from an unexpected source. Abandoned by his biological family and navigating the complexities of the foster care system, Eric's journey was marked by resilience and determination. But it was not until he met Jennifer, a remarkable woman who took him under her wing and showed him the power of unwavering love and support, that his life truly began to take shape.As we embark on this heartwarming and inspiring tale, we are invited to witness Eric's transformation from a child struggling to find his place in the world to a confident individual who has discovered his true purpose. Along the way, we meet Jennifer, a beacon of hope and light in Eric's life, who will stop at nothing to provide him with the love, support, and guidance he needs to thrive. Through their journey, we are reminded of the transformative power of family, love, and support, and the incredible impact that one person can have on another's life."A Place Called Home" is a story that will touch your heart and soul, reminding you that no matter where you come from or what challenges you may face, there is always hope for a brighter future.Join us on this poignant journey as we explore the importance of finding one's place in the world and discover the incredible potential that lies within each of us.This book is a testament to that resilience, to the idea that no matter where we come from or what challenges we face, we all have the capacity to create a place that is truly our own. A place where we can be ourselves, without apology or pretension. A place where we can find solace, comfort, and peace.

This is the intimate, private, poetic journal of a man who was physically incarcerated and was also lost inside the wilderness of his soul. It is the story of secrets told, monsters fought, and love found. It is a tale told for those who have looked between the pages of the books that they have read for the other side of the words. It is a story that will only be understood by those who have looked into the mirror of their hearts, seen the inner and outer person that they are, and accepted themselves.

Describing global trends in forced displacement in 2019, Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees declared that “we are witnessing a changed reality in that forced displacement nowadays is not only vastly more widespread but is simply no longer a short-term and temporary phenomenon”. At the end of 2019, almost 80 million people had been forced to leave the place they called home “as a result of persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations or events seriously disturbing public order,” according to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees. This volume presents the concerted efforts of chapter contributors to alleviate the alienation of those who have been displaced and help them to feel at home in the country in which they have sought refuge. Chapter contributors highlight their endeavors specifically with Latino, Hmong, and African immigrants in the United States and Canada, as well as with a veritable united nations of immigrant identities in general. Endeavors oriented to making immigrants feel at home inevitably raise the vexed question of what it means to be a good member of a society—regardless of whether one is a citizen.

Since the onset of the mortgage lending crisis and the subsequent Great Recession, there has been ongoing debate about the economic benefits of homeownership. Some say homeownership remains an important contributor to wealth creation, while others believe that renting is a less expensive and less risky option. This debate has raised an interesting question about homeownership: if the home is not guaranteed to provide a solid return on investment, is there a rationale for promoting homeownership beyond whatever financial benefits it may deliver? The authors' research has provided tremendous insights into the extra-financial effects of affordable homeownership. It shows that homeowners, when compared with renters, have better health outcomes, experience less stress in times of financial hardship, experience a greater sense of trust in their neighbors, have access to more social capital resources, and are more likely to vote. Further, the data allows us to explore not only what benefits result from affordable homeownership, but how and why these benefits are transferred. The book ultimately argues that homeownership is not only important for financial reasons, but also functions as a social tool that can improve the lives of low- and moderate-income people.

You can take the woman out of the country… When Ellie Nelson traded life in rural England for the big city, she left painful memories behind. Coming home to Little Dale means getting back in touch with nature and the animals that inspire her. And a local wildlife vet could even help the fledgling painter realize her dreams. Except he's the one who broke her heart. Andy Montgomery has to tread with caution. He can't put the creatures he's sworn to protect at risk. And Ellie isn't ready to trust him again. He doesn't blame her—he still hasn't told her his biggest secret. Once he does, will Ellie leave their close-knit community forever?

THE NINETEENTH CLIFFEHAVEN NOVEL BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ELLIE DEAN Cliffehaven, 1946. The war is over and those who have spent years fighting behind enemy lines are finally coming home. Peggy Reilly is over the moon that her husband Jim is safely back from Burma. But after the horrors he has endured, adjusting to life at Beach View won't be easy. Can he and Peggy find a way through? Meanwhile evacuee Ruby Clark has much to contend with when her estranged mother turns up, having completed a long prison sentence. There's huge heartache still to come for Ruby, and she will need her Beach View family more than ever. Will the sanctuary of home give them each the strength they need to face the challenges ahead?