For some, home is simply a place to eat, sleep, and store possessions.For others, home offers intimate and rewarding opportunities for self-expression, becoming a reflection of taste, values, and even identity. The activities ofconstructing and maintaining a home can provide a sense of existential purpose, ofbelonging to a particular place along with others who have cared for that placebefore.
Illustrated with more than 100 color photographs, A Homeof Her Own showcases a wide variety of homes and tells the stories of theirmaking.