A Place to Call Home

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This is a book quite simply that highlights all that is good and all that is bad in the world today. I was in equal parts charmed and horrified as the story progresses. The story begins with Ayesha Rasheed felling her marital home in Milton Keynes with her daughter in the dead of night. If you’re a fan of books that deal with real-life situations and human emotions, then A Place to Call Home is the book for you. Samantha Swanson has done an excellent job of creating likable characters and a story that will make you laugh and cry at the same time. I found it difficult to rate this book and I'm not even sure why. Maybe it has to do with the fact that I can't even describe how I feel about this book, or maybe, it's because it left me hallow in some ways. I don't know, the only thing I can say is that this book was just... it just was. This book tugs at your emotions and you feel you know the characters. I was very sorry to come to the end of this book as I didn't want to leave these people!

In this section, we’ll discuss why it’s essential for each individual to discover their ideal haven. We’ll elaborate on the benefits of having a space that is safe, comfortable, and brings a sense of belonging. We’ll also talk about how finding an ideal haven can positively impact a person’s mental and emotional well-being. A Place to Call Home by Tania Crosse is a sequel to Nobody’s Girl. Clarissa “Clarrie” Stratfield-Whyte is married to Wigmore and runs Robin Hill House. It is the summer of 1939 in Kent and war with Germany is inevitable. Clarrie has decided that they will take in evacuees from London and it will help fill the hole in their life since she is unable to have children. Meg Chandler (the family took her in after her family died) insists on working and is assigned the duties of a parlor maid. However, she prefers animals and farming side of the estate. Meg has fallen in love with Ralph Hillier, the head gardener, but war is going to separate the two lovebirds. The evacuees arrive, war is officially declared and Nathaniel Green escapes. Many changes are coming to the estate and everyone will need to band together to survive. Ayesha and her daughter Sabina – who hasn’t spoken in some time, because of the violence she’s witnessed at home – find refuge with a most unusual household. Hayden is a former pop star who became a recluse after problems with the spotlight and a personal tragedy. Crystal is a totally over-the-top tart with a heart, demeaning herself for money after a rough life has taken away her self- respect. Joy is initially an old curmudgeon – but became one of my favourites by the end. Together they become a formidable force, supporting each other when trouble seeks them out. Saya suka novel ni sebab penulis tidak memaparkan scene penderaan and air mata wanita(seriously i can't read that kind of story/scene. Hate it) tetapi novel ini membawa pembaca mengikuti perjalanan ayesha yg ingin mula hidup baru. And yes, agak klise apabila wanita didera suami bertemu dengan handsome guy (hayden) super hot and ex-pop star. (Tapi hayden ada kisahnya juga. Selepas kemalangan yg menimpa menyebabkan kematian gfnya, hyden trauma dan mengasingkan diri) tapi its better then baca suami yg suka mendera lepas tu insaf suddenly become super romantic. Kan? Hihi. Bagi saya lelaki yg suka mendera ni memang payah nak berubah, apatah lagi nak berubah jadi gila romantik. Even lelaki tak romantik nak berubah jadi romantik pun payah. Tapi ini pendapat sayalah. Lain org lain penerimaannya.

When Samantha Swanson’s use of character building and scene setting come together, the result is vivid imagery that stays with the reader long after they’ve finished reading. By focusing on the details that make her characters and settings unique, she creates mental pictures that are both immediate and long-lasting. Author Samantha Swanson has always been fond of porcupines, and this little animal makes a special cameo in the book. The perfect read for those who love Historical Fiction, War Time, Womens Fiction, family, Drama, love, an emotional yet captivating read.

Done! I feel happy to be over with this as much as i felt the writer wanting to just end it somehow. I usually love Carole Mathew's books, but this one...my views are as jammed and chaotic as bad traffic. I don't know...how can a life full of abuse and treachery just end in shower of cupcakes and rainbows that easily? If everything was so easy then what was the point of the difficultues at all? The most impressive thing I found about A Place To Call Home was the voice. Ayesha Rasheed is not like any other female character I have ever come across – she hails from Sri Lanka, she has found herself in such a violent marriage that is has turned her daughter, Sabina, into a selective mute, and she realises she’s had enough, and leaves in the dead of the night. You would normally attribute such a beginning to a crime novel, but no, this is how the new Carole Matthews book opens, and I have to say, it opened with quite a bang and, boy, did it capture my attention. I had absolutely no clue what kind of novel I had stumbled in to and I think the cover somewhat mis-sells it (although it is a BEAUTIFUL cover, and does sum up the novel, but it is very deceiving, I will say that). Matthews has written Ayesha in such a way that the voice is just so distinct, you can tell that it’s a person who doesn’t have English as their first language, but does have a great command of the language. You can just tell from Ayesha’s words how different a heroine she is and I immediately warmed to her, and her daughter, Sabina. It takes a lot of balls to leave a marriage like the one Ayesha leaves, and I was with her through the entire journey, silently rooting for her and waiting, with fear, for it all to fall apart. Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishers, Aria, for this review copy, given in exchange for an honest review. Also thank you to Melanie from Aria for arranging the blog tour and allowing me to be part of it. Sections in Part I include the delicate balance of modern and traditional aesthetics, the juxtaposition of fancy and simple, and the details that make each project special and livable. Schafer also delves into what he refers to as “the spaces in between,” those often overlooked spaces like closets, mudrooms, and laundry rooms, explaining their underappreciated value in the broader context of a home. Part of Schafer’s skill lies in the way he gives the minutiae of a project as much attention as the grand aesthetic gestures, and ultimately, it’s this combination that brings his homes to life.

Why You Should Read It

A Place To Call Home begins on a ship when a nurse―Sister Adams by name--works her passage home to Australia to console her mother who is grieving for a son killed in the Korean War. Estranged from her family, she stands before the welcome mat, fearful of what she will find inside and wondering whether her mother will accept her despite a breach of decades. Several minutes into their reunion, the mother tells her daughter to leave because she cannot reconcile with a child, born a Catholic, who is now―a Jew. Só mais ou menos pela página 350 é que as surpresas se começam a revelar e se percebe o motivo dessa minuciosidade anterior. E se foi surpresa atrás de surpresa! Adorei e em nada me desiludiu a autora que recomendo pela forma de escrita própria, a estrutura, descrições e desenvolvimento dos personagens, cenários e locais. Over the years, Samantha Swanson has been recognized for her impressive accomplishments. She has won various awards for her writing, including the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for her groundbreaking novel, “The Traveler’s Diary.” This award served as a testimony to her exceptional writing talent and her contribution to the literary world. What I liked about the book: I loved the setting with the large house, grounds and country living. Although I hadn’t read book #1 of the series, I often enjoy books about the homefront during war years.