Recovering Cassie

By Rev. Linda Gail Burdett

Recovering Cassie is a raw and powerful novel that brings readers face-to-face with the realities of life on the streets. Inspired by real experiences, Rev. Linda Burdett draws from her own time homeless in San Diego to give voice to a story too often hidden in shadows.

Through the eyes of Goldie-later revealed as Cassie-we witness the desperate thirsts, fleeting moments of safety, and dangerous bargains made for survival. Addiction, broken relationships, and the constant fight to find food, water, or the next fix pull her deeper into the world of "shadow people." Yet within the chaos, there are also glimpses of humanity: the kindness of strangers, the loyalty of friends, and the longing for family and dignity.

This book is not an explanation of all homelessness. It is one story-a window into a lived reality of addiction, recovery, and the possibility of transformation. If you have ever worried for a loved one living unhoused or struggled to understand the complexity of life on the streets, Recovering Cassie will bring you both compassion and hope.

With unflinching honesty and grace, Burdett reminds us that no one is beyond redemption-and that every soul can start again.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FQKP4531
• ISBN13: 9798263546311
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"