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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Home Inside the Globe: Embracing Our Human Family by Gail Straub is more than just a memoir—it’s a journey across both the world and the soul. Straub takes us from the Sahara’s endless dunes to the Himalayas’ towering peaks, weaving together stories of adventure, activism, and self-discovery. Through her work with sex workers in India and Syrian refugees in Jordan, she challenges the boundaries that separate us—political, racial, and social—and uncovers the deep human connections that transcend them. At its core, this book is a call to see our shared humanity, and to take part in healing the world.
Author Gail Straub writes with a poetic, thoughtful style that makes every page feel immersive, and I was lost in her powerful story and in getting to know her on a really deep level. This isn’t just a travel memoir; it’s a meditation on identity, empathy, and transformation. I love how she blends personal reflections with bigger global themes, making each encounter feel both intimate and universal. Her descriptions of places and people are so vivid, you feel like you’re right there beside her. What stayed with me most is how this book reminds us that no matter where we come from, we’re all connected in ways we don’t always realize. Overall, Home Inside the Globe is a powerful and timely read, perfect for anyone who loves travel stories with real emotional depth and a message that lingers long after the last page.
