Speak to Me of Home

In "Speak to Me of Home," bestselling author Jeanine Cummins tells a poignant multigenerational tale centered around Rafaela Acuña y Daubón and her family. From her wedding in Puerto Rico to her life in the American Midwest, Rafaela's journey dramatically shapes the paths of her daughter Ruth and granddaughter Daisy, each grappling with their identities and sense of belonging. Set against the backdrop of a devastating hurricane, the story explores the complexities of family, memory, and the quest for a common understanding of home, revealing how three women connected by blood can have vastly different experiences and perceptions of their roots.