Almost Home: Helping Kids Move from Homelessness to Hope Contributor(s): Ryan, Kevin (Author), Kelley, Tina (Author) |
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ISBN: 1118230477 ISBN-13: 9781118230473 Publisher: Trade Paper Press OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare - Social Science | Poverty & Homelessness |
Dewey: 362.775 |
LCCN: 2012017212 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.2" (0.8 lbs) 256 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Inside the lives of homeless teens--moving stories of pain and hope from Covenant House Almost Home tells the stories of six remarkable young people from across the United States and Canada as they confront life alone on the streets. Each eventually finds his or her way to Covenant House, the largest charity serving homeless and runaway youth in North America. From the son of a crack addict who fights his own descent into drug addiction to a teen mother reaching for a new life, their stories veer between devastating and inspiring as they each struggle to find a place called home.
Inviting us to get to know homeless teens as more than an accumulation of statistics and societal issues, this book gives a human face to a huge but largely invisible problem and offers practical insights into how to prevent homelessness and help homeless youth move to a hopeful future. For instance, one kid in the book goes on to become a college football player and counselor to at-risk adolescents and another becomes a state kickboxing champion. All the stories inspire us with victories of the human spirit, large and small. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each book will help support kids who benefit from Covenant House's shelter and outreach services. |