Hiraeth: The Voice of Home
by Dan Morgan
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Pub Date Aug 12 2025 | Archive Date Sep 15 2025
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Description
“Hiraeth” [heer-eyeth] is a Welsh word that evokes a deep, often indescribable yearning for home, or the very essence of what home represents.
In this poignant, sharp, and at times heart-wrenching memoir, Dan Morgan, a Welsh American from Pittsburgh, PA, opens up about the throes of addiction, struggling with sexual identity, and searching for a place to fit without abandoning himself. He shares the highs and lows of his life, touching on his conflicts with family and faith, as well as his adventures in stand-up comedy, Roller Derby, and his role as a Sociology professor.
Morgan takes readers on a transformative path that examines the pain of hiding one’s true self and the healing that comes from embracing vulnerability. With humor and heartache, he reveals the experiences and individuals that have shaped his life, highlighting the lessons learned along the way.
This is a story of courage and resilience, a quest for belonging, and fighting for the right to belong. This may very well be your story.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
"Hiraeth: The Voice of Home will take readers on an emotional rollercoaster right alongside Morgan as he experienced his ups and downs with his family and his own life throughout the years. One must applaud him for finally grounding himself and making himself a valued member of society, of which he could be proud." - Feathered Quill
"Dan Morgan’s Hiraeth: The Voice of Home is a beautifully written memoir that thoughtfully and courageously invites us on his journey through discovery and, eventually, healing. I was originally drawn to the book because I grew up in San Francisco in the 1980s, and I really love reading about the experiences of others. There is a connection even if I do not know, or know of, the author. Morgan's story stands out for its raw honesty. He balances uniquely careful attention to detail with a sincere tone, and we are invited into a space that feels safe because Morgan created that space for himself and others. There is a remarkable amount of patience and empathy that we see later when he comes to terms with breakdowns in the family and their history. The pacing allows readers to absorb Morgan’s evolving sense of identity, and there is no question that his healing process was, and continues to be, hard-earned. But earned it is. This memoir is a testament to a life fully lived, and those who were lost but live on here." - Readers' Favorite
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9798891327467 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 294 |
