Home Free is the engrossing memoir of Rifka/Riki/Riqui, a child of the 60's. From marching in the South with Dr King, to a late night trip to D.C. to see President Kennedy's body in the rotunda, to driving a pink VW bus, Rifka did it all.

Reading this felt that I was sitting with Rifka, having a cup of coffee and getting to know each other. There's a slight lyrical tone to the writing, but overall it just feels like a warm conversation with that 'cool' aunt that everyone has.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to review this book.

The 50s, 60s and 70s always seem so very far away from my reality. Home Free tells the tale of a woman who experiences the best and worst of growing up in the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. Kreiter’s experiences as an activist, in love and even in family are honestly and deeply explored. The author has a lovely approach to discussing her life and the lessons she has earned along the way. Her general ability to learn from experiences kept me reading- there's a really genuine sense that life, no matter how we live it, is ours for the taking- and that the lessons we learn make us who we are, for better or worse.

Home Free by Rifka Kreiter is an interesting memoir about finding your way out of the turmoil of the 1960s. It is a careful account of her childhood memories, followed by her growing up stages, strongly influenced by the political and social events of the time. Rifka's journey through her own life also offers relevant mentality details of the time, a first hand account of an important era. Self-aware and independent, she is searching for her individual path that will lead her to a mindful life.
The story is flowing nicely and there is a certain closeness of the writing inviting the reader to enter and be part of the story. A recommended read to anyone curious to learn more about a historical period of time, but also to read about a meaningful life story.

Home Free charts the childhood, adolescence, and young adult years of Rifka Kreiter. As a child she was carted around while her mother's relationships waxed and waned. She experienced the quintessial sixties lifestyle, marching in the Civil rights movement, communal style living, and toking pot and LSD. Much of her life has been seeking the unattainable, something elusive just out of her grasp. After embarking on many paths of New Wave spiritualism, the author has finally found what she ultimatley sought, peace and contentment.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

I loved this book. I grew up in the 60's so I knew some of what she talked about but got to see it in a whole new light. Rifka takes us on a journey I won't soon forget.