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    A Sheltered Life: Take It to the Streets
    A Sheltered Life: Take It to the Streets
    A Sheltered Life: Take It to the Streets
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    A Sheltered Life: Take It to the Streets

    By Jeremy Reynalds

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    In this amazing story, Jeremy Reynalds, who founded and runs New Mexicos largest emergency homeless shelter and was once homeless himself, shares how he rose from the despair of homelessness to the pinnacle of academia, earning a doctorate in intercultural education at Biola University in La Mirada, California.

    In addition, the book contains stories of a number of people who have fallen on hard times and have gotten back on their feet again with the help of the Lord at Joy Junction.

    Jeremys story has challenged me to pay more attention to the homeless among us. I pray that his life will likewise encourage you.
    Dan Wooding, founder ASSIST Ministries and
    ASSIST News Service (www.assistnews.net)

    A Sheltered Life shares the heart of Jeremy Reynalds, and gives readers an autobiographical account of the work at Joy Junction, the largest emergency shelter in New Mexico. Harvested from years of practical ministry experience, the book provides us with fresh insight on what its like to be homeless as well as real testimonials from individuals. Ultimately, the book offers hope, reflects on the power of kindness and serves as a catalyst for changing lives.
    Ginny McCabe, best-selling and award-winning author and writer

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWestBow Press
    Release dateApr 10, 2013
    ISBN9781449790196
    A Sheltered Life: Take It to the Streets
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    Jeremy Reynalds

    Dr. Jeremy Reynalds was born in England and immigrated to the US in 1978. In 1986, Jeremy founded Joy Junction, now New Mexico’s largest homeless shelter. He also writes for the ASSIST News Service and has authored several books. Jeremy holds a master’s degree in communication and a Ph.D. in intercultural education.

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      First, I want to say that I find it difficult to review a memoir or personal story of this nature. I want to be clear that I'm reviewing this book's content, not the author's own life and/or choices.A Sheltered Life shines a light on a topic that desperately needs attention, which is our homeless population. Jeremy Reynalds shares stories of real people, no different than you and I, who have wound up on the streets. Often this is due to circumstances beyond their control, such as lost jobs and lack of family support. The popular misconception is that our homeless are lazy, drug addicts, criminals, and/or crazy. Reynalds does an excellent job of debunking this myth.I was surprised by the volume of religious content throughout this book, which hadn't been clear in the description. While I understand Christianity and faith are a large part of Reynalds' life, I think that aspect often overshadows the story of our homeless. At times, it felt a little preachy and that could easily put off readers with different beliefs. I have immense respect for the work Jeremy Reynalds does. His passion shines through in his writing. We need more people like him in our world. Our homeless have been invisible for far too long.

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