House Lessons

Renovating a Life

De: Erica Bauermeister

Narrado por: Tavia Gilbert

Have you ever fallen in love against all odds? Discover what happens when a house has its own lessons to teach in this moving and insightful memoir that ultimately shows us how to make our homes (and lives) better.

In this mesmerizing memoir-in-essays, New York Times best-selling author Erica Bauermeister renovates a trash-filled house in eccentric Port Townsend, Washington, and in the process takes listeners on a journey to discover the ways our spaces subliminally affect us.

A personal, accessible, and literary exploration of the psychology of architecture, this book is designed for homeowners, remodelers, and those who are simply curious about how our built environments shape who we become.

©2020 Erica Bauermeister (P)2020 Tantor

Growth of a Family/Houses/ into a Home

love this true story of the author's family and how they grew in Old World and New, landing in Seattle. Discovering Gutsy house in Port Townsend and reworking it together into their Heaven on Earth Family Home. I want to someday see this wondrous place.
I already fee! as if I am an old friend!

A Must Read!

If you've ever purchased a house or are thinking about a purchase, this book is a Must Read!! The author beautifully knits together family and house ownership - for most of us, our largest financial asset. Erica brings up sensitive points that will resonate with all of us. I loved the book! Read it!

Retrospective Look at Renovation and Marrage

I loved the way the author weaved her personal struggles with marriage, motherhood, self identity with the likeness of renovating a home. I really enjoyed the richness of her storytelling!!

loved this "life" journey!!

at my midlife journey and realtor of five years... totally enjoyed this entering year 2 of pandemic. thank you.

Romantic and Enjoyable

A recommended book to me with relevance to living in a historic home.

The authors experience, I found relatable but felt her romantic tone could have had an erotic caveat, leaving me with wanting more from this novel. However, I have a clearer view of my personal expectations of my historic renovation.

I enjoy the book.