Returning Home: Reconnecting with Our Childhoods by Burger, Jerry M. (March 16, 2011) Hardcover

by Jerry M. Burger

The only expectation one can have when returning to visit a childhood home is to be deeply moved in the most unexpected ways. For millions of Americans each year, that journey conjures many emotions, offering a psychological exploration unlike any other. This book describes the experiences of adults who visit a childhood home and the psychology behind their visits. Seeing the buildings, schools, parks and playgrounds from their past helps to establish the psychological and emotional link between the child in the old photographs and the person they are today.

Genres: Psychology

Unknown Binding

First published February 11, 2011

Reviews

[Mary Nuttelman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fascinating look at a subject that hasn't had a lot written about it. The book was referenced in a recent article in the L.A. Times that piqued my interest. The writing was very accessible for a non-academic to understand, even without a background in the sciences.

[Cathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

B.Univ. Library / This book was more academic than I expected; it did not really delve into the areas I was hoping it would.