Showing results for "Homelessness" in Biographies & Memoirs

1 "New York Times"-Bestseller und "Spiegel"- Bestseller. Der heutige amerikanische Vizepräsident J. D. Vance erzählt in diesem erschütternden und von der Presse hochgelobten internationalen Bestseller die Geschichte seiner Familie – eine Geschichte vom gescheiterten Aufstieg und von der Resignation einer ganzen Bevölkerungsschicht. Seine Großeltern, echte Hillbillys, das heißt Angehörige der weißen Arbeiterschaft, versuchten, mit Fleiß der Armut zu entkommen und sich in der Mitte der Gesellschaft zu etablieren.

Homelessness LA: The Human Experience, serves as a platform where we bring personal, real life stories to the forefront of our community. Join us every other week as we explore the multifaceted world of homelessness, from those experiencing it to those who overcame it. We aim to : listen, understand, and find solutions to this ongoing issue. Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homelesstoriesof_la/ Donate at: https://www.gofundme.com/manage/homelessness-la-the-human-experience

Since 1985, Steps Outreach Service has been walking alongside young people experiencing homelessness on the streets of Melbourne. As the youth homelessness program of Concern Australia, Steps provides night-time street outreach and long-term, practical, and relational daytime support to young people and families with children who are experiencing, or have experienced, homelessness. The Steps’ team offers belief, long-term connection, and hope to young people and families in crisis.In this podcast series, Anne Mitchell, Manager of Steps Outreach Service, walks and talks with five remarkable ...

Come join us, as we delve into the often-untold stories of individuals who have experienced homelessness. We will be shining light on the diverse and complex journeys of those who have faced the challenges of not having a place to call home. Through heartfelt interviews and personal accounts, our goal is to spark conversations, ignite empathy, and cultivate a sense of community that transcends barriers and fosters inclusivity. Prepare to be moved, inspired, and enlightened as we uncover the hidden faces behind the statistics and stereotypes. Tune in to ”Hidden Faces of Homelessness” and ...

The Blue Sweater is the inspiring story of a woman who left a career in international banking to spend her life on a quest to understand global poverty. It all started back home in Virginia, with the blue sweater, a gift that quickly became her prized possession - until the day she outgrew it and gave it away to Goodwill. Eleven years later in Africa, she spotted a young boy wearing that very sweater, with her name still on the tag inside.

The unforgettable story of one woman who leaves behind her hardscrabble childhood in Alaska to travel the country via freight train—a beautiful memoir about forgiveness, self-discovery, and the redemptive power of nature, perfect for fans of Wild or Educated. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE...

The unforgettable account of Del Seymour, who overcame 18 years of homelessness and addiction to become one of the most respected advocates in San Francisco In Mayor of the Tenderloin, journalist Alison Owings slips behind the cold statistics and sensationalism surrounding San Francisco’s...

The Man in the Dog Park offers the listener a rare window into homeless life. Spurred by a personal relationship with a homeless man who became her coauthor, Cathy A. Small takes a compelling look at what it means and what it takes to be homeless. Interviews and encounters with dozens of homeless people lead us into a world that most have never seen. We travel as an intimate observer into the places that many homeless frequent, including a community shelter, a day-labor agency, a panhandling corner, a pawn shop, and a HUD housing office.

This book tells the uplifting true story of a family who left their old life behind to spend a year living wild in a tent around Britain. With a baby and a toddler, mounting debt, work demands and stress trampling over their desire to spend time together as a family in nature, Jen and Sim Benson...

The football star made famous in the hit film The Blind Side reflects on how far he has come from the circumstances of his youth. Michael Oher is the young man at the center of the true story depicted in The Blind Side movie (and book) that swept up awards and accolades. Though the odds were...

"If you are looking for an audiobook that will brighten your day and include short tuba interludes, look - or listen - no further." - AudioFile Magazine Includes original music from the documentary R.A.W. Tuba, as well as the author playing. This program is narrated by the author. From the...