by: Mike Yankoski
A few years ago a good friend of mine moved to Colorado to work at the Denver Rescue Mission. I always admired her passion for serving the homeless and generally living among the marginalized in society. When I saw this book I was excited to read about the journey two college kids decided to take to learn first hand what being homeless was all about. Mike and his friend, Sam, traveled through 6 cities experiencing life on the streets and taking a few notes along the way.
As I read this book I found myself feeling uncomfortable. Uncomfortable because I have so often been quick to judge and quick to assume the worst about people. I have been that person that walks by homeless men and women on the street and refuses to look at them, much less offer a meal or a conversation or some other act of love towards them. I've had to re-evaluate the way I view people, all people, even those who are dirty and smelly from having lived under overpasses or in parks or on sidewalks. I think Mike Yankoski does an excellent job of challenging Christians to stop for a minute, take a second look, and really live out the love we so often claim to have for others. Just because someone doesn't look the way we think they ought to, doesn't mean they deserve to be treated with love and respect any less then someone who does.
I think this is a great, quick read for anyone wanting a glimpse into another kind of life and wanting to be challenged to do something about it.
I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review
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