No Place Like Home

by Charlene White

Home is a vital base for us to thrive, yet, for some, the question of where home is isn't as simple as an address.

Depending on circumstance, 'home' may not simply be where we rest, eat and sleep. With the concept of home comes questions of ancestry, identity and belonging, and the understanding that there is no one fixed idea of what or where home is.

In No Place Like Home, Charlene White boldly shares her own story and understanding of home as a Jamaican Londoner exploring all the smells, memories and voices from her childhood.

Alongside her personal story, White interviews eight individuals who give their perspectives on home and their experiences that are shaped by myriad events from difficult family situations to desperate political upheaval and war. No Place Like Home is a powerful and heartfelt exploration of family, food and finding your place, as well as the moments in history that have changed the way we feel about the simplest of 'home'.

Genres: Nonfiction

225 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 5, 2024

About the author

There is no question about Charlene White’s commitment to the orthodontic team’s success. Her down-to-earth, realistic approach captures the attention of doctors and staff. They are impressed with her technical knowledge and sensitivity to the needs of the team and patients. As a former hygienist and office administrator, Charlene has a background in the practicalities of running an orthodontic office. As an entrepreneur and owner of a successful consulting company since 1980, she has shaped her own business skills. Her experience as a nationally and internationally known speaker and consultant to orthodontic groups has given her tremendous insight into the day-to-day challenges of the orthodontic team. Her articles have been published extensively in the JCO and her quarterly newsletter. Charlene considers her greatest accomplishment to be “the results my clients and staff see that enable them to reach their goal.” Charlene White publishes a quarterly newsletter and has created a series of practice management training courses. Her articles have appeared in the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, OMS’ Orthotracs, and “A” Company’s Practice Success. She has also contributed to the Educational Reviews tape series. Charlene White, successful seminar leader, founded the East Coast Convention for the Orthodontic Team in 1986. Her New Patient Coordinator Workshops are presented two-three times annually.

Reviews

[Aparna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful personal story and series of interviews about what it's like to grow up as a first or second generation immigrant in Britain, and how that impacts our sense of "home".

[Rebecca Lawton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Only read this as it was the choice for our monthly book club, as I prefer fiction to non fiction. It does delve a little into Charlene's life but it is mostly based on interviews she did with various people about the concept of home, such as a family fleeing from the Ukraine. The food descriptions were good throughout, and I learnt some interesting things.