14 Nights: Learning about homelessness the hard way

14 Nights is a book about homelessness in the UK, compiled by The Archer Project based on a blog documenting a CEO's two-week sleepout to raise awareness. It features reflections shared by those with lived experience and aims to change our perception of homelessness and help those most in need rebuild their lives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 16 October 2023
Publisher: Meze Publishing

14 Nights is a timely and essential conversation about how we understand homelessness in the UK. Compiled by The Archer Project – a charity based in Sheffield that has been providing support for the homeless community for over 30 years – the book is based on a blog documenting the CEO's two-week sleepout to raise awareness of the challenges surrounding rough sleeping. It also features reflections shared by those with lived experience of homelessness, offering a vital insight to help us translate statistics into the stories of individuals with desires and difficulties not so very far from our own. Every copy of this book will support the charity's essential work and also aims to change our perception of homelessness, helping those most in need to rebuild their lives.

14 Nights is a thought-provoking and essential exploration of homelessness in the UK. Compiled by The Archer Project, a Sheffield-based charity with over 30 years of experience in supporting the homeless community, the book draws from a blog documenting the CEO's two-week sleepout to raise awareness about the challenges faced by rough sleepers.

The book not only sheds light on the experiences of those who have been homeless but also includes reflections from individuals with lived experience, providing a profound insight into the complexities and nuances of this issue.

By compiling these personal stories and statistics, 14 Nights aims to challenge our perceptions of homelessness and help us understand the individuals behind the numbers. It serves as a powerful tool for raising awareness and inspiring action, as it emphasizes the importance of supporting those most in need in rebuilding their lives.

Every copy of 14 Nights contributes to the vital work of The Archer Project, supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and advocating for systemic change. It also aims to challenge our societal norms and attitudes towards homelessness, promoting a more compassionate and inclusive society.

By purchasing a copy of 14 Nights, you become a part of the movement to end homelessness in the UK. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who have been marginalized and forgotten.

Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915538178