Unsheltered Love: Homelessness, Hunger and Hope in a City under Siege

Unsheltered Love is a story about hope and how the pandemic exacerbated an already dire homelessness situation in New York City. The author and her husband started walking the empty streets, handing out food to the men and women they met, and listening to their daily struggles. It also provides an in-depth look at one of the ten characters, Maggie Wright, who adds her perspective to the narrative.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 14 March 2023
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing llc

Unsheltered Love is a powerful and eye-opening account of how the pandemic exacerbated an already dire homelessness situation in New York City. In March 2020, the usually bustling streets of Midtown Manhattan were empty, stores were closing, and people were afraid to go out. However, homeless people were still on the streets, cold and very hungry, and much less able to panhandle in the deserted city. Unable to ignore their suffering, the author and her husband started walking the empty streets in their neighborhood, handing out food to the men and women they met. As they showed up, trust replaced the fear and suspicion that had existed within them and within the homeless people they befriended. They listened as the homeless revealed their daily struggles living on the streets, as well as the details that had led to their homelessness.

Unsheltered Love also provides an in-depth look at one of the ten characters in the story—a homeless woman named Maggie Wright who adds her perspective to the narrative. Following each chapter is a journal entry written by Maggie—her viewpoint of the same events in the story, as well as an inside look at her personal journey into homelessness and her rise out of it. Her entries provide a look into the psychology of homelessness, what can lead a person to this fate, and more importantly, bind them to it.

This powerful and eye-opening account reminds us of the importance of compassion and empathy for those who are experiencing homelessness. It shows us that even in the face of adversity, there is always hope for a better future. By volunteering our time, donating resources, and advocating for policies that address homelessness, we can make a difference in the lives of those who are most in need. Let us continue to support organizations that work to provide shelter, food, and healthcare to those who are homeless and help them to rebuild their lives.

Dimension: 215 x 139 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781631959820