Book reviews: A Home of Her Own

"Hiller charts the stories of 18 women for whom a house is more than just a roof over their heads. The tales of how these women managed to create distinctive spaces in the face of (and often spurred by) life's challenges are as relatable as they are inspiring." —Old House Journal

"[A Home of Her Own] tells the stories of 18 women living solo, mostly in Indiana, each re-creating and ultimately asserting her identity through her home in the wake of personal crisis. Lavish photos by Bloomington photographer Kendall Reeves depict houses that couldn't be more different. ... Yet all exude the homeyness and personal expression that many people strive—and struggle—to create." —Indianapolis Monthly

"Nancy Hiller links together an age-old desire—to build a home of your own—with a democratic idea that anyone should be able to do it. ... [A] delightful, brave and original book..." —Grey Matters