This personal account is the authors experience with a homeless man in New York City. Its an exploration of the psychology of homelessness and a journey of self-awareness, knowledge, trust, and compassion as the author learns about a homeless mans plight and strategies for survival on the streets. This carefully researched document is a sensitive account of the problem of homelessness and an inspiration to all those who want to make a difference.
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In her first full-length nonfiction book, elementary school teacher Anthony draws attention to the plight of the homeless by chronicling the life of J.C. Simmons, a former teacher who now lives on the streets of New York City. Anthony describes her growing friendship with "J.C." and intersperses his story with her reactions to him and the realization that anyone with a run of bad luck could end up on the street. Appendixes on the causes of homelessness, possible resources, and concrete suggestions for individual advocacy are included as a spur to action. While the author has honorable intentions to help remedy a serious situation, her inclusion of so many trivial and personal details lessens the impact of her book. Lee Stringer's Grand Central Winter: Stories from the Street (LJ 6/15/98) is a better attempt at putting faces on the homeless. Not recommended.
-Deborah Bigelow, Leonia P.L., NJ
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
-Deborah Bigelow, Leonia P.L., NJ
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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I was both fascinated and deeply moved by this story you have elicited from J.C., as well as your own "journey" with him. -- James Greer, November 2, 1999
The book is full of current statistics and documented facts about homelessness in America, which, like starvation in America, is one of those problems that can be helped . . . this book has taught me that not all homeless people are drunken, thieving drug addicts. And J.C. has taught me that even a man in his sixties who has fallen on hard times can maintain his pride and dignity, and make a positive contribution to society. After reading the book, I mentioned to J.C. that the three people in America that I would like to see get a copy of the book were: Oprah Winfrey, Rosie O'Donnell and Bill Bradley. -- Kevin Byrne, November 4, 1999
The book is full of current statistics and documented facts about homelessness in America, which, like starvation in America, is one of those problems that can be helped . . . this book has taught me that not all homeless people are drunken, thieving drug addicts. And J.C. has taught me that even a man in his sixties who has fallen on hard times can maintain his pride and dignity, and make a positive contribution to society. After reading the book, I mentioned to J.C. that the three people in America that I would like to see get a copy of the book were: Oprah Winfrey, Rosie O'Donnell and Bill Bradley. -- Kevin Byrne, November 4, 1999
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A compelling exploration of the psychology of homelessness.,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Have A Great One! A Homeless Man's Story (Paperback)
Have A Great One!: A Homeless Man's Story is the personal account of Laurie Anthony's encounter and subsequent experiences with J.C. Simmons, a homeless man residing on the streets of New York City. This is a compelling exploration of the psychology of homelessness and a journey of self-awareness, knowledge, trust, and compassion as Laurie learns about a homeless man's plight and strategies for survival on the streets. Have A Great One! is a carefully researched and sensitive account of the problem of homelessness and an inspiration to anyone wanting to make a difference, wanting to deal with this growing American phenomena of the homeless in our urban cities.
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This review is from: Have A Great One! A Homeless Man's Story (Paperback)
Have a Great One! A Homeless Man's Story is about a panhandler named J.C. struggling to survive in New York City. But it is also the story of a womanon a journey of self-discovery. It is the story of the bond that can form between two people who make a connection by chance, and find enough courage to tell each other the truth. It's about coming to an understanding: that some mistakes in life can be rectified, while others never will. Yet, the message in the book is uplifting. If you let go of blame and let in compassion, you can grow and make a difference in the world...
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This review is from: Have A Great One! A Homeless Man's Story (Paperback)
I would recommend this book, especially for students. It would be a great way to introduce them to this whole issue. The book is written in an easily readable style, with many resources listed at the end of the book for further research. Diane Morgan, Editor in Chief, New Books Review
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