Songs from the Alley

by Kathleen Hirsch

Hirsch writes a startling account of life on the streets. Wendy and Amanda both came from the suburbs, both had dreams of lasting love and security. But befoer age 30, both women were homeless.

Genres: Sociology, Nonfiction

418 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1989

Reviews

[Patti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stories of homeless or near homeless women in New England area. Lots of background tracing the histories of these women, what brought them to this status in their lives. The facts of their childhoods and parents and particularly how mental illness is ignored make a huge impact on how these women cope.