"The Home Place" invites readers into a powerful, intimate exploration of a Black man's relationship with the land and nature, offering a poignant snapshot of life in rural South Carolina across generations. J. Drew Lanham, an ornithologist and ecology professor, intertwines his family's history with the rich tapestry of the natural world. His connection to the land is profound, rooted in ancestry that traces back to the times of slavery. In a narrative that dances between anger, humor, and heartache, Lanham seeks to understand his place as an outlier—a 'rare bird' in both his professional field and the place he calls home. This memoir is not just a recollection of events, but a meditation on identity, the environment, and what it means to truly belong.