“In HOME: A LOVE STORY, Stephen Foreman uses his gift of incisive and poetic language to capture the breadth and depth of humanity, relationships, a deep understanding of nature, and the inevitable passage of time that shapes us all. It is a profound work of heartbreak, humor, wonder, sorrow and, above all, love. It is his finest novel."
—Eric Rickstad, author of LILITH
“What a warm-hearted gift this story is! Reuben Henry is an American hero of the classic—meaning, the very best—kind. Brave and cunning in battle, sensitive and compassionate towards others, even to those who stick in his craw. If there were a million more like him, we would live in a better country. For now, it's enough to have him contained and evoked between covers in this funny, moving mountain reverie. You may also learn at least a couple of things that could save your life—or save you some trouble.”
—Gene Seymour, contributor to CNN Opinion, The Nation, The Washington Post, and The Baffler
“If you like prime, satisfying writing—sharp-edged stories full of finely-tuned sentences; if you like to be surprised by choices of words and fresh, clever phrases, if you like to be impressed by a writer’s breadth of experience and knowledge, Home: A Love Story, should quite oblige you, more and more as the pages fly by.”
—Bob Getz, retired award-winning columnist, Wichita Eagle
“Through the eyes of Thea, we meet Reuben Henry, aka Poppa, the man who has lovingly raised her from infancy. Poppa is a true American original, a blend of seeming contradictions: educated and homespun; a proud Marine and a seeker of social justice. In late night talks over salami and ginger ale, or hunting turkey and deer, Poppy tells stories to Thea—of his brilliant wife who died too soon, of his hardscrabble childhood in West Virginia, of his global travels as a civil engineer, of his delicious revenge on bigoted neighbor Dub Tuttle. Readers will fall under Poppy’s spell just as Thea has, and miss him terribly when they finish this original, funny, entertaining book.”
—Jenny Allen, The New York Times, Esquire, Good Housekeeping
“A beautiful love note to the Catskills, and to life. Wise and witty, hard-earned and heartfelt.”
—Jon Scieszka, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
Tracy –
I’m in love with this book! What an incredibly beautiful story. I was deeply touched one moment and laughing the next. Foreman is an expert at his craft and has impeccable timing with giving us a laugh just when we need it. What a gift this book is for the soul. A quick but generous read from a legend!