Homeless at Harvard by John Christopher Frame

Homeless at Harvard by John Christopher Frame

While taking his final course at Harvard, John Frame stepped outside the walls of academia and onto the streets, pursuing a different kind of education with his homeless friends. Combining the authors story with the stories of those whove been on the streets, Homeless at Harvard tells an unforgettable story of life together on the streets of Harvard Square.

Spending a summer living on the streets of Harvard Square in Cambridge, Mass, Frame recounts his experiences and education in the ways of being homeless, in this, his debut effort. 'Divinity John,' as he comes to be called, offers an account more personal than academic, its anthropology and theology distinguished by a warmth missing in other books on the same topic. This is not a systematic treatment of strategies for alleviating homelessness. Instead, it is a narrative with firsthand accounts from the author and some of the homeless people he befriends, meant to humanize the marginalized 'other' and introduce the reader to how homeless people live. Mirroring the author's own perspective shift, the book leads the reader to recognize the struggles of homeless people, as well as their humanity, community, and their distinct desire for forming relationships. The book is touching, and well worth the read, if only to provide a more informed view of a group that is frequently misunderstood. * Publishers Weekly *

John Frame holds master’s degrees from Harvard Divinity School, Anderson University, and Eastern Michigan University. He has worked in local government and has taught courses at several colleges. He enjoys spending time with his wife, whom he met at a souvenir shop in Istanbul, Turkey.

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ISBN 13	9780310318675
ISBN 10	031031867X
Title	Homeless at Harvard
Author	John Christopher Frame
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Zondervan
Year published	2013-08-06
Number of pages	208
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