tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166636754192104739.post8295253827309186160..comments2023-08-24T03:48:55.641-04:00Comments on Radiator Tunes: The Girl's Guide to HomelessnessLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06693049853424500785noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166636754192104739.post-51916968401837136812011-07-01T10:32:00.772-04:002011-07-01T10:32:00.772-04:00Thanks for your comment.. As far as the apathy tow...Thanks for your comment.. As far as the apathy towards homeless folk- we could be in their shoes.. California has their share and its not just poor folk.. Corporate and professionals have been hit w/being homeless or coming close to it.. The latest job fairs showed ex corporate and professionals lining up for jobs that Dodger Stadium was offering- hot dog sellers, anything that is not on the corporate level...<br />People should not be so quick to judgeKalei's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12331539743751163269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166636754192104739.post-9283314696069571592011-06-29T22:12:46.321-04:002011-06-29T22:12:46.321-04:00Kalei's Best Friend: I think it's pretty l...Kalei's Best Friend: I think it's pretty likely that the author of the comment had some other issue with the author. It's a shame that someone is out there trying to start trouble around something like this, but that seems likely! <br /><br />And as for the typical mold, I 100% agree that there isn't one, but there seems to be this idea among the general public that there is. I think people get so used to the image of a person along the side of the road begging for change and fail to think of those people as individuals with lives and experiences of their own. And that also blinds people to the fact that homelessness doesn't always look like the same. That's why I think this is such a great book because it dispels some myths by providing an in-depth look at a single certain experience of homelessness while constantly reminding readers that this is not the only way homelessness can look.<br /><br />And thanks for commenting! I love hearing your thoughts on this, especially since it seems that so many others are often apathetic about homelessness in comparison to some other social issues.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06693049853424500785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166636754192104739.post-48928260889363128262011-06-29T19:40:01.320-04:002011-06-29T19:40:01.320-04:00@Laura: After I posted that comment I was thinking...@Laura: After I posted that comment I was thinking whether the person who posted it had an issue w/the author.. Jealousy? or just trying to start trouble... As far as fitting the typical mold, is there one? lol. If people think there is, then they are really close minded, don't u think?Kalei's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12331539743751163269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166636754192104739.post-23110563586539615672011-06-29T16:52:37.590-04:002011-06-29T16:52:37.590-04:00Kalei's Best Friend - That's interesting a...Kalei's Best Friend - That's interesting about the Amazon comment! I'd like to imagine that it's an entirely true account and I know that Karp has a blog, so most of her experiences were probably recorded on there as they happened, though I guess that doesn't entirely settle the issue of fabrication. I think there is probably a misconception about homelessness and whether or not she fits the typical mold, but I feel like her story is probably primarily true because she doesn't try to make herself appear more desperate in order to gain sympathy or pity. I'd hope that, even if there is a bit of exaggeration in her story, it's nowhere near the level of A Million Little Pieces. Thanks for bringing this up though!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06693049853424500785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166636754192104739.post-18960753692700219692011-06-29T13:41:47.948-04:002011-06-29T13:41:47.948-04:00Sounds great - i'm always looking for new book...Sounds great - i'm always looking for new books - thanks for the recco!stephanie [the merry way]https://www.blogger.com/profile/07511302967208910919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166636754192104739.post-21849562802569638912011-06-29T13:01:51.009-04:002011-06-29T13:01:51.009-04:00btw, did u read the comment left on amazon about t...btw, did u read the comment left on amazon about this book? the person who commented says that they know the author and feel that some of the events were fabricated... what do u think? is this another 'million little pieces'?Kalei's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12331539743751163269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166636754192104739.post-38274500967637490682011-06-29T12:58:41.395-04:002011-06-29T12:58:41.395-04:00Another book added to my endless list.. I am sure ...Another book added to my endless list.. I am sure this book will open up a lot of insight to every reader...Kalei's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12331539743751163269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166636754192104739.post-12077392087527397362011-06-29T11:03:05.223-04:002011-06-29T11:03:05.223-04:00I am going to check it out! :)
Where I live has ...I am going to check it out! :) <br /><br />Where I live has one of the highest homeless populations because we have so many programs to help the homeless. I did a program when I was in school that I was homeless for 2 weeks and we went and volunteered all over the city. I think one of the hardest things to decide is when someone really needs help because a lot of people choose homlessness.Erika Lee @ A Tiny Rockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09816629751516005385noreply@blogger.com