Long ago, a young boy named Sam arrived in America with nothing but his skills as a carpenter and a dream of a new life. He built a sturdy wooden rocking chair and carved one important word into its back: Willkommen—Welcome. Over the next hundred years, that chair becomes a silent witness to the changing face of a nation, passing through the hands of four different families who all came to these shores seeking safety and a fresh start. You will follow the chair’s journey from a small workshop to different homes, where it is marked with welcomes in many languages. Whether it is sheltering a family escaping war or offering comfort to someone starting over, the chair stands for the kindness we show to strangers. Based on real family history, this sweeping story celebrates the immigrant experience and the enduring spirit of hospitality that connects us all, regardless of where we began our journey.