Becoming Home - by Kirsten Hunt Kowalski (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Family Saga/Historical Fiction novel set in Scituate, MA. Four siblings face a heart-wrenching dilemma after the death of their mother and learning that they have inherited their 200 year old family home. The story, told in part from the perspective of the house, weaves the tale of five generations of a family in Scituate, MA.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>What if the walls of your family home could talk? When Caroline Freeman and her siblings travel to their family home after the death of their beloved mother, they are faced with the decision of what to do with the 200-year old home they have inherited - a house that has been in the family for five generations. The siblings, who live thousands of miles apart, must decide whether to sell the antique home, and with it their heritage, or keep the house and struggle with the financial responsibilities of holding onto it. As Caroline grapples with her own mixed feelings, she must balance the concerns of her practical older brother, Alden, her opinionated younger brother, Thomas, her emotional baby sister, Anna, and the wishes of their dead mother, Marie. But before Caroline can reconcile her conflicted feelings, she must learn the stories of the house and the family that has called it Home. Caroline embarks on a personal journey as she explores the old home. As the walls of the antique home whisper the stories of the past, stunning secrets are revealed that reshape Caroline's feelings about her ancestors and cause her to reevaluate her relationships with her siblings, specifically her sister, Anna. Just as the siblings face truths that make their decision inevitable, a long-kept secret is revealed that threatens to take the decision of what to do with their inheritance out of their hands altogether - a secret that even the old Home doesn't know about.Author, Kirsten Hunt Kowalski, tells the story of five generations of a family that has called one house "Home" for over 100 years and explores the emotional struggle of those left to decide its fate. Told, in part, from the perspective of the house - the only member of the family that has been there from the beginning - this is a story of love, loss, pain, joy, betrayal, and forgiveness. It is the story of Family. It is the story of finding your true Home - no matter where you live.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"I just loved this book! It sucked me right in and wouldn't let me put it down. I choked back tears several times. It's so easy to relate to the people and the story of their lives. The fact that it was written in the perspective of the house just hits home and makes you ponder your own past and family history. They always say, 'if these walls could talk', Kirsten brought that to life. Absolutely a must read! Loved it!"</p><p>"This is a wonderful book about love, family and all that comes along in life. I laughed and cried, enjoying every page, did not want the story to end."</p><p>Becoming Home is the story of a family and their home in Massachusetts. The author tells the stories of family members - from the early 1900s to present day - and at times shares the perspective of the home itself. I found I could relate most to the present day characters - siblings grappling with the decision of what to do with their family home following the death of their parents. I loved reading the stories - romantic, poignant and even tragic - that built a family history and a family home. I didn't want this story to end.</p><p>"What a wonderful story of family legacy and dynamics. Artfully weaving back and forth between the past and the present, Kirsten tells the story of the home and is occupants over the years. It was easy to get sucked into each character's story. By the end you are rooting for all of them and dying to find out how it ends. Just excellent!!!"</p><p>"I laughed, I cried and I couldn't put the book down! A beautifully written story that spans over a century and details one family's love, commitment, choices and struggles- all told through the "eyes' of the home in which they occupy."</p><p>"The authors unique use of the family Home as the narrator captivated me from the start. The characters in this book are so well developed and I felt such a real connection to quite a few of them. This book will take you on a heartfelt journey through time leading to a variety of emotions. I highly recommend this book."</p><br>
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