Speak to Me of Home
What's it about
Ever feel like your family's past is a closed book full of secrets? What if understanding their hidden struggles could unlock your own path to healing? This powerful story reveals how digging into your roots, no matter how painful, can help you find where you truly belong. You'll follow the journey of Ginny and Julio, two cousins bound by a shared, traumatic history they can't escape. Discover how confronting long-buried family secrets and unspoken grief can break destructive cycles, heal deep wounds, and ultimately redefine your sense of home and identity.
Meet the author
Jeanine Cummins is the celebrated author of the 1 New York Times bestseller and Oprah’s Book Club pick, American Dirt, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. Her own family’s story, marked by a violent crime that deeply influenced her understanding of trauma and resilience, compelled her to explore the profound human need for safety and belonging. This personal journey, combined with years of immersive research, provides the powerful foundation for the themes of displacement and hope found within her work.
What's it about
Ever feel like your family's past is a closed book full of secrets? What if understanding their hidden struggles could unlock your own path to healing? This powerful story reveals how digging into your roots, no matter how painful, can help you find where you truly belong. You'll follow the journey of Ginny and Julio, two cousins bound by a shared, traumatic history they can't escape. Discover how confronting long-buried family secrets and unspoken grief can break destructive cycles, heal deep wounds, and ultimately redefine your sense of home and identity.
Meet the author
Jeanine Cummins is the celebrated author of the 1 New York Times bestseller and Oprah’s Book Club pick, American Dirt, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. Her own family’s story, marked by a violent crime that deeply influenced her understanding of trauma and resilience, compelled her to explore the profound human need for safety and belonging. This personal journey, combined with years of immersive research, provides the powerful foundation for the themes of displacement and hope found within her work.
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