On Getting a Home by Booker T. Washington

Booker T. Washington shares the story of how owning a modest home transformed the lives of working-class families. Through vivid examples, he explains how even a small plot of land can give dignity, responsibility, and stability. The narrative follows individuals who once lived in uncertainty but found pride and security through ownership. The essay emphasizes the moral and social value of having a place to call one's own. A powerful call for self-reliance and rootedness through home ownership.