Rating: 9/10

I usually pride myself on authenticity being one of my virtues, but I noticed as of late that I was having difficulty truly honoring and showing up as my authentic self. So I decided to give this book a go after a really close friend (who is also an avid reader) recommended it to me.

Likes:

Homecoming felt like a hug that I didn't know I needed. Thema's writing style, in general, is very soothing and comforting; she writes with one hand out for you to hold while she guides you through Homecoming. What I loved most about the book is that Thema shows readers how to fully honor our emotions and trauma, judgment-free so that we are no longer bound by them.

Part one, which focused on the internal & external signs of disconnection, was incredible.
Thema explores the different ways disconnection can appear in our lives while providing logical explanations as to why disconnection is prevalent in the first place. Reading about the ways disconnection has shown up in my life -- both consciously and subconsciously -- and understanding the root of my disconnection has helped me tremendously in my healing journey. There were so many things that I do that I didn't realize were signs of disconnection, which really got me thinking about why I do the things that I do.

At the end of every chapter, there's a "homework" section that offers thought-provoking questions based on the chapter's content (which is great for journaling) and different tools to help apply the teachings of Homecoming to your everyday life.

Dislikes:

I didn't have any dislikes but naturally, some parts of the book resonated more than others.