The Lightworkers Guide to Homelessness, A Memoir

By Melissa A. LaFontaine

A series of unfortunate events left Melissa and her children homeless. Instead of falling victim to hopelessness, Melissa embraced the experience as the gonzo-journalist and Lightworker she is. By sharing the journey to reclaim her lost footing, the reader is able to vividly embrace the private domain and emotional landscape of being homeless. It includes many tales from the road as Melissa found refuge and strength from a colorful cast of characters including the grizzled "old-timers" who have long made the streets their home, young anarchists who left civilization behind to live on a mountain, a group of Rainbow Family vagabonds surviving a failing commune, and the fellow residents of the community homeless shelter where she finally found rescue and an inspirational second chance. Now back on her feet, Melissa offers this memoir as a way to provide a voice for the many people who have felt abandoned while experiencing homelessness. It sheds light on a problem that continues to plague our collective psyche and offers unique insights on how to help and most importantly, why we all need to find the courage and strength to do so.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1540665178
• ISBN13: 9781540665171
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"