A Place Called Home
A Place Called Home
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Brief
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Los Angeles, California • 1980s
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Poverty•
Social Justice2022
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
A Place Called Home by David Ambroz is a memoir detailing the author's journey through the foster care system while facing homelessness and poverty. The narrative highlights resilience, the impact of compassion, and the transformative power of education as David overcomes adversity to achieve personal and professional success.
Inspirational
Emotional
Challenging
Heartwarming
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
David Ambroz's A Place Called Home receives praise for its compelling and candid narrative on overcoming adversity and the complexities of the foster care system. Readers appreciate the emotional depth and insightful reflections but note that the harrowing content can be overwhelming at times. Overall, it is an inspiring and impactful memoir.
Who Should Read A Place Called Home?
Readers who appreciate A Place Called Home by David Ambroz would be drawn to compelling memoirs about resilience and overcoming adversity. Fans of The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls or Educated by Tara Westover may find similar inspiration and emotional depth in Ambroz's narrative.
4,379 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Los Angeles, California • 1980s
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Poverty•
Social Justice2022
Adult
18+ years
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