The Boy Who Found a Home, is a heartwarming story about Ricky, a young boy growing up without and seemingly missing something important in his life. As Ricky grows older, he discovers a truth he was too young to recognize; he was never alone.
His family had simply taken a different form than some.
There were the neighbors who made room. The librarian who opened his world through books. The police officer who made him feel safe. And then, the ordinary men and women who noticed and quietly stepped in. None could replace Ricky's parents, but together, gave him something more powerful; a place to belong.
Told through Ricky's adult memories, The Boy Who Found a Home, is a beautiful reflection on childhood, community, and the sacrifice of people whose smallest acts can impact an entire lifetime. The truth is, NO ONE survives life by themselves. Every life is built by hands that may never receive recognition. This is not only Ricky's story, but a tribute to the coaches, mentors and others whose names may be forgotten, but their impact is generational. So, Who Stayed For You?
Genres
Fiction_Coming of AgeFamily
ISBN
9798906789778
Format
Print / Paperback
Publication Date
September 1, 2026
MSRP
$18.00
Status
Active record
Target Audience
Family
Contributor
RICO BRIDGETT
Author
“Somewhere in every life are people whose names may never appear in newspapers or history books, yet their hands helped build another person's future. The Boy Who Found a Home is my attempt to remember those people, honor what they gave, and pass those gifts forward.”