Includes discussion questions. "With a new foreword from the author."--Cover. Reprint with new forward. Previously published in 2009.
Contents:
Preface to the 2015 edition -- Preface to the 2009 edition -- Introduction -- Sally's -- A Day With C, Campbell, Steinbeck, and Twain -- The Lady in Red -- Mr. C's Neighborhood -- Going Looking for Angels -- The Food Angels -- Sanctuary at the Hospital -- Dr. Z -- Oh, God! -- Off to the Mental Institution -- Andy, the Beautiful Weed -- Another day in Paradise -- I Get Saved -- Angel of Prey -- David's Song -- Vinny -- Dumpster Diving -- Vinny Dies -- The Opera -- The Lucky Rocks -- The Hilton -- Andy Gets Lucky -- The Real Field of Dreams -- How Much for That Doggie? -- Camping -- A Room With a View -- S'Ghetti -- Bank of America --Hero Lost -- The Church Mice -- Just Another Headline -- The Holy Ghosts -- So Much to Write -- Epilogue -- In appreciation -- About the author -- Book club or classroom discussion questions -- Getting involved -- The Willow and Richard Homeless Project.
Summary:
An account of the author's descent from his luxurious family life to homelessness describes the events that prompted his estrangement from his family and failed suicide, and recounts his visits to Salvation Army kitchens.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.