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Belongingness is vital to the human experience. Knowing where we belong, and who we belong to, largely informs our identity - without it, we don't fully know who we ARE.In this ever-changing world, many people are left wondering "Where do I belong?"Homeward is a collection of personal essays, each written by a different author. These fifty hand-picked stories offer vulnerable and unique insights on the universal search for belonging.Finding Belonging In Our RootsDiscovering Belonging In Our TravelsCreating Belonging Where We LandThe Birren Center is an academic organization that brings people of diverse backgrounds together to write and share their life stories. Guided Autobiography, or GAB, is the social practice of memoir writing in pursuit of a higher understanding of ourselves and each other. Find a GAB group at www.GuidedAutobiography.com

Onward is a collection of personal stories about life-changing moments-moments when dreams and beliefs are threatened or shattered, when we''re forced to make tough choices and challenged to learn and grow.Written by Guided Autobiography Instructors, these stories share the confusion, doubt, and sometimes the despair that accompany such moments. But they also share the strength and wisdom that ultimately moves us onward.In these stories you''ll find:Hope for hard timesThe opportunity that often arises in adversityAnd a reminder of your own strength and wisdom during life-changing moments.Guided Autobiography Instructors facilitate small groups writing and sharing life stories. They are trained and certified through the Birren Center for Autobiographical Studies whose mission is to enrich lives through writing and sharing.