This book personifies the life of a penny, from the year it was made and the first person to take ownership of it, all the way to its last owner, who happens to be the same person. It is about decades of many adventures, both happy and sad, overcoming hardship and adversity, and the various feelings of understanding one's purpose and place in life. It is about being loved, the desire to belong and feel accepted, and what it means to have a place to call home. Through the penny, we learn that it does not matter where you live or have lived. Love comes in many different forms. Your loved ones are your true home, and there is always hope in finding the people who care about you.