Why I revisited every place I’ve ever lived – The Guardian

The online version of a UK newspaper has published an article about homes. The author starred in a five part BBC radio series about visiting every home in which she lived. She summarized the history of the concept of homes, beginning with the mid eighteenth century. She cited a book that mentioned how novels reshaped the concept of homes. She went on to write about visits to her former homes. Some photos from her past are included.

Key Takeaways:

  • Guardian contributor, Jude Rogers, remembers a fascination she had with her childhood home, at age 18, after it was a part of her past.
  • She was inspired to visit every place she had ever called home, creating out of her journey a program, airing on the radio.
  • The emotional journey, taught her what home means, how each one marks changes in our lives, and how home always means sanctuary.

“This week, the radio series I’ve been making over the past few months, Door Stepping, airs on Radio 4.”

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/jul/30/why-i-revisited-every-place-i-have-ever-lived