Between Two Worlds (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781068178412)

This memoir is a journey across two worlds, from rural Ireland to the slums of Kenya, woven together through moments of loss, resilience, compassion, and hope.

Bridget Browne reflects on her life growing up on a farm in Ireland, becoming a young mother, and fostering children who needed safety and belonging. Her path eventually led her to Kenya, where she encountered deep poverty but also the same universal need for love, dignity, and connection.

Alongside her story are the voices of others who walked this road with her. Her husband Gerard shares about building a school in Nakuru. Her friend Graham recalls volunteering in the children's home and continuing to support projects that followed. Together their stories reveal the strength of ordinary people who chose to act with courage and kindness.

Some stories are painful to tell, yet they matter. They are stories of children who no longer have a voice, of families torn by hardship, and of people who chose to stand in the gap. This memoir is about creating home and trust in the face of instability, and about the quiet power of compassion across borders.

If you have ever known hardship, questioned the systems we are asked to trust, or tried to help when it was not easy, this book will speak to you. It is written for those who have lived between two worlds and for those still finding their way.