Almost Home

"first chapter book I read as a kid that I actually liked"

"Shadow"

"I love this beautifully tragic story of Avette and Trini's love. This story is so heart breaking and brutally honest in how it shows the world how life can be for someone who is mentally ill. I love how steadfast and how wonderful Avette is in his love for Trini. I don't know how exactly everything Trini experiences feels, but I know how many of her emotions and her self doubts feel and this story has an amazing way for showing the rest of the world the emotions we can't always express. This story is amazingly written and I really do love how much this book makes you feel. If you cry wen you read (I personally never have) you will need tissues and probably some special snuggle time because of this story. It is 100% completely worth it all though."

"I've been reading several books on homelessness to prepare for an upcoming event that addresses this issue from a Christian perspective. This book stands as one of my favorites so far. Although unabashedly a book highlighting the work of Covenant House itself, it successfully weaves stories of homeless youth with statistics to bring greater understanding of the unique circumstances surrounding the issue of homeless youth. Woven throughout, but with a specific chapter dedicated to the topic at the end, are suggestions for how readers can get involved as advocates, mentors, foster families, or raising awareness in one's community, church, or online social networks. <br/><br/>Some books that highlight work of a particular organization or individual in the guise of being educational don't pull it off. The topic gets lost in the self-aggrandizing of the organization or individual. This book never, ever felt like that to me. It simply felt like an organization that has particular experience and wisdom to share because of its mission, and by sharing that experience and wisdom the organization hopes to add something to the discussion in general--not simply get financial support (although, to be clear, that is referenced at the end). <br/><br/>I got a lot out of reading this book and will be suggesting it at the top of my list of recommended reading for participants in our upcoming event."

"I read this 4 years ago and didn’t finish and then finished it months after that. It was amazing to see her adventure and how she strives through it with her mom"

"i’ve had this book for years and never got around to reading it. now that i’m packing up to move out for uni and am sorting through all my old books, i decided to give this a quick read, never really having been interested previously as i thought it was more of a kids book. now, let me tell you, this book made me cry. it really gets to your feelings. will be going in the keeper boxes. "