Homesick Nomad

Settling into an Untethered Life

Audiobook narrated by author.

“Madia’s adventurous tales transcend their rugged terrain, telling, at the crux of it all, very human stories”—The Source

New York Times bestselling author of Nowhere for Very Long and Never Leave the Dogs Behind Brianna Madia considers putting down roots—but on her own terms—in this intimate and inspiring memoir addressing life's big questions, such as where and how to live, how to commit to a relationship and whether to become a mother.

Brianna Madia is beloved for her honest and enthralling accounts of life in the wilderness, finding her own way by rejecting society’s expectations, so what happens when she falls in love and has to reset the boundaries of her fierce independence?

Homesick Nomad finds Bri splitting her time between her beloved wild desert in Utah and her boyfriend’s cozy suburban home in the Pacific Northwest, reckoning with:

• a new urge to soften into the embrace of the comforts of home
• defining her purpose and direction in life, including the big decision facing women, the question of motherhood, and
• the fear that committing to others means sacrificing independence.

She’s not only defying convention to prove something to herself or to others—a simpler way of life out in the desert actually brings her peace, as she realizes when resisting “upgrades” to her trailer like running water.

Balancing the liberation of the wilderness with the natural compromises of love, Bri navigates these familiar tensions by embracing her life in its wholeness, richer for both the stability of home and the profundity of wide open spaces.

Binge worthy

I discovered Brianna’s books just after her last one launched. I was so excited to hear the continuation of her story and binged it in 2 days. Her storytelling is beautiful and her feelings are relatable. From one childless dog lady to another, I loved it.

Raw, Real, and Remarkably Human!!!

As always any book Brianna writes never fails to disappoint, as she speaks from her heart describing her life experiences. I've laughed, cried, screamed, and I have gotten so angry through this book. The best things have been her dogs (which are her babies), her family, close friends, and most of all William. Who all helped her push on and thrive despite the things she went through.
I love hearing people's stories so much, it helps deepen the human connection, gain perspective, more empathy, and overall understanding for something other than our own experience. A raw and real book once again! 🩵

Brianna does it again!

The words that come out of this beautiful soul have touched some of the deepest parts of my heart. The stories she shares are raw, real, and incredibly vulnerable - which must have taken bravery beyond measurement to share. She has shined a massive spotlight on some painful topics that have absolutely NEEDED to be addressed for a long time- these stories have broken my heart for her in real time, and again while I’ve listened to her voice recount them. We always love when an author reads their own stories to us, and her performance is out of this world. I’ve found myself crying alongside of her more times than I can count. I just cannot recommend this book enough. 🧡 thank you for creating it

Sincere delivery

As good as her other books. Eye opening truths about social media. Bold, wild, alive!

Beyond proud.

I finished this in one day. Utter perfection as always. The redemption she so thoroughly deserves. Give ‘em hell, baby. 💛