"No place like home": Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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"No place like home" is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stretton, Hesba (1832–1911).
Catalogue synopsis
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"No Place Like Home" by Hesba Stretton is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book explores themes of hardship, family, and resilience set against the backdrop of rural England. It tells the story of a mother and son navigating the challenges posed by poverty, societal judgment, and familial love, ultimately underlining the value of home and belonging. The narrative centers around Ruth Medway and her youngest son, Ishmael, who live in a dilapidated hut on the outskirts of their village. Ruth works tirelessly to keep their modest home afloat, while Ishmael aims to carve out a better future for them both. However, circumstances take a turn when Ishmael, seeking to please a friend, finds himself caught in a legal conflict over a few stolen pheasant eggs and is sentenced to prison. During his absence, Ruth grapples with her own struggles, yearning for her son and later confronting her mortality. As events unfold, the bond between mother and son proves to be a source of strength, with themes of sacrifice and forgiveness culminating in Ishmael's eventual path to redemption. In the end, the novel reveals that true home extends beyond mere physicality, resonating with love and hope amid life's hardships.
Book and edition facts
- Title: "No place like home"
- Author credits: Stretton, Hesba (1832–1911)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children of alcoholics -- Juvenile fiction
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Country life -- Juvenile fiction
- Home -- Juvenile fiction
- Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
- Poverty -- Juvenile fiction
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