This is a moving and highly readable account of recovery from the trauma of early boarding. Mark Stibbe uses his own experience as the thread, weaving stories into his narrative, giving insight into what, for many, constitutes a significant form of suffering. Whilst some readers may not relate to the faith base of Mark's resolution, the author is sufficiently aware of the diverse potential readership not to alienate those who do not share his convictions. Home at Last will reach out to many who were damaged by the experience. It offers a sense of meeting and meaning, potentially alleviating the sense of isolation and shame experienced those who feel that they failed because they did not thrive within the system. It is the system and not the child that is the problem. Joy Schaverien PhD, Jungian Analyst and author of Boarding School Syndrome.;Mark Stibbe has written a passionate and personal account of the ills of the British boarding school habit. He brings a rich terminology - the boarded heart , the orphan heart condition , and so on, to describe the mixture of abandonment, shame and privilege which cripples so many former boarders. Stibbe outlines a Christian path to recovery which will be welcome to those looking for a psycho-spiritual approach. Nick Duffell, Psychotherapist and author of 'The Making of Them' and 'Wounded Leader'.