Home Book Review

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Home is Elyse Fitzpatrick’s latest book one that spoke to my heart and greatly encouraged me in my own personal journey of what it means to long for home. Fitzpatrick’s book is a Biblical dissertation on the desire every human has to belong somewhere. For those who are in Christ, we have hope knowing that He is preparing a place for us and that our ultimate Home isn’t here.

What I appreciate about Home, and I think many readers will appreciate, is that the tone differs from Elyse’s other writings. Most of her books are geared toward Christian women and serve as solid reminders of the Gospel and the hope we have in Christ. The book absolutely includes these reminders but also contains a good deal of personal anecdotes in which Elyse details two very difficult times she recently experienced that caused her to deeply consider what it means for believers to belong somewhere.

I certainly appreciate her other works but there is nothing more consoling, I’ve found, than receiving counsel from a fellow Christian who can simultaneously relate to my personal struggles. Rather than coming across as Biblically academic in nature, this book felt more personable and transparent. At the time I read the book, I was living in Austin, Texas having left the only home I knew in Southern California a little over a year prior. I longed for my former home, even sinfully at times, and found Elyse’s book a great comfort as it reminded my heart that Jesus is coming again.

Each chapter of the book concludes with compelling questions making this book great for individual or group study.

Overall, Home greatly encouraged me to keep my eyes fixed on Jesus and helped redirect my heart to longing for the day of Christ’s return and it receives my recommendation.

I received Home compliments of Bethany House in exchange for my honest review.