The third book in Naomi Reed's award-winning trilogy, following on from *My Seventh Monsoon* and *No Ordinary View*. 'In Nepal, whenever the water ran out, or the electricity cuts were worse than normal, or the monsoon seemed interminably long, or the motorbike stopped, or the Maoists forced another strike, or...
The third book in Naomi Reed's award-winning trilogy, following on from *My Seventh Monsoon* and *No Ordinary View*.
'In Nepal, whenever the water ran out, or the electricity cuts were worse than normal, or the monsoon seemed interminably long, or the motorbike stopped, or the Maoists forced another strike, or my home-school patience ran out, I would think about Australia. I would think about our real home with hot water and electricity and cheese and lettuce and chocolate and olives and friends . . . where I would belong and be understood and known and everything would be alright again.
Then, in the middle of 2006 we returned to Australia and it wasn't like that at all. It wasn't immediately home and I didn't immediately feel like I belonged or that I was understood or known. And I spent years wondering why not, and getting confused by the answers.'
This is a book for anyone who has felt the pain of being in between homes or jobs or countries or roles or relationships. It's about our deep-seated human need to belong and enjoy purpose and community. After their six years in Nepal, Naomi Reed and her husband Darren and their three sons returned from Nepal to Australia and struggled with identity and disorientation. In this, Naomi's fifth book, she shares her story honestly and openly, allowing the narrative to lead the reader into prayer and reflection. By the end of it, you will feel a deeper and more profound understanding of what it means to belong to God and hope for heaven.
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The third book in Naomi Reed's award-winning trilogy, following on from *My Seventh Monsoon* and *No Ordinary View*. 'In Nepal, whenever the water ran out, or the electricity cuts were worse than normal, or the monsoon seemed interminably long, or the motorbike stopped, or the Maoists forced another strike, or...
The third book in Naomi Reed's award-winning trilogy, following on from *My Seventh Monsoon* and *No Ordinary View*.
'In Nepal, whenever the water ran out, or the electricity cuts were worse than normal, or the monsoon seemed interminably long, or the motorbike stopped, or the Maoists forced another strike, or my home-school patience ran out, I would think about Australia. I would think about our real home with hot water and electricity and cheese and lettuce and chocolate and olives and friends . . . where I would belong and be understood and known and everything would be alright again.
Then, in the middle of 2006 we returned to Australia and it wasn't like that at all. It wasn't immediately home and I didn't immediately feel like I belonged or that I was understood or known. And I spent years wondering why not, and getting confused by the answers.'
This is a book for anyone who has felt the pain of being in between homes or jobs or countries or roles or relationships. It's about our deep-seated human need to belong and enjoy purpose and community. After their six years in Nepal, Naomi Reed and her husband Darren and their three sons returned from Nepal to Australia and struggled with identity and disorientation. In this, Naomi's fifth book, she shares her story honestly and openly, allowing the narrative to lead the reader into prayer and reflection. By the end of it, you will feel a deeper and more profound understanding of what it means to belong to God and hope for heaven.
Heading Home$27.99
Koorong code350419
ISBN9781860248535
Pages176
PublisherAuthentic Media
Publication date01 June 2012
Dimensions10 x 140 x 216mm
Weight0.239kg
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Heading Home by Naomi Reed is Naomi's third book relating to her, her husband Darren and their three boys mission period in Nepal. After enduring civil war in Nepal, adjusting to life back in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia was harder than Naomi imagined. She discovered that when in one country, one longs for the other in different ways. Eventually, Naomi found her way and Australia became home once again. As with Naomi's other books, this is written heart and honesty. I especially appreciated the prayer at the end of each chapter which reflected the spiritual lessons Naomi was learning. Highly recommended.
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13 years ago
You May Be Surprised
I loved it. I have read her first two books and liked this one too. I enjoy her sense of humour; her gift of simple, easy to read, short sentences style, and especially how her lovely personality comes through with honesty. You might be surprised by some of the content, in regard to living back in Australia. Naomi mentions a terrible disappointment that she had to endure. At the time I was reading that, I heard about a disappointment a relative was experiencing, so I sent the book to her as soon as I'd finished it. I can't wait to read Naomi's book """"The Promise"""" and get her talking book by the same title.
