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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
emotional
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informative
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fast-paced
informative
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fast-paced
The perfect blend of memoir and investigative journalism — wherever the author inserts himself, it is only for the furtherance of the narrative, to describe how he reacted to the two foci of the book, Rita and Tyson (although it can feel a bit self-congratulatory at times). A wonderful call for all of us to remember that homeless people are, indeed, people first — and that all of us have a part in helping them get back into housing.
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This is the most empathetic book I’ve ever read.
Fagan cares so deeply about the people that populate his book and he tells their stories with the utmost compassion and care.
Lost and Found is everything I strive to be as a journalist and makes me want to be a better person.
It is so well-written and composed in a way that makes the read both a breeze and an emotional odyssey.
While there are a few moments where it feels a bit self-indulgent and humble-braggy, they’re all earnt and valid.
I hope I can write something so powerful one day.
Fagan cares so deeply about the people that populate his book and he tells their stories with the utmost compassion and care.
Lost and Found is everything I strive to be as a journalist and makes me want to be a better person.
It is so well-written and composed in a way that makes the read both a breeze and an emotional odyssey.
While there are a few moments where it feels a bit self-indulgent and humble-braggy, they’re all earnt and valid.
I hope I can write something so powerful one day.
One of the most compassionate views on homelessness that I’ve ever read. The author writes about the unhoused without judgment, only a willingness and desire to help. Even though it’s a heartbreaking book, the stories in it have so much beauty.
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Thank you to netgalley and Atria Books for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
Wow. The Lost and the Found by Kevin Fagan was an incredibly profound, heartbreaking, yet hopeful read—offering a glimpse into humanity and the underbelly of cities that most shy away from.
When discussing the epidemic of homelessness, it would be easy to focus solely on the facts or to shy away from the harsh realities, bit Fagan approaches everything with clear eyes and an open heart. It's reflective in how he talks about all the folks he met on the street—Rita, Tyson, Little Bit, Tommy, ect ect.
The Lost and the Found weaves stories from the homeless people he met on the street and the story easily with the facts and efforts made to find solutions to the crisis—and the how and why of why these solutions aren't working. There's grace and humanity in every chapter and even as someone who feels like I have compassion and understanding for homeless in America, Fagan calls on us to give even more.
Though heartbreaking and difficult to read, this is a book that everyone should read. It's so important.
Wow. The Lost and the Found by Kevin Fagan was an incredibly profound, heartbreaking, yet hopeful read—offering a glimpse into humanity and the underbelly of cities that most shy away from.
When discussing the epidemic of homelessness, it would be easy to focus solely on the facts or to shy away from the harsh realities, bit Fagan approaches everything with clear eyes and an open heart. It's reflective in how he talks about all the folks he met on the street—Rita, Tyson, Little Bit, Tommy, ect ect.
The Lost and the Found weaves stories from the homeless people he met on the street and the story easily with the facts and efforts made to find solutions to the crisis—and the how and why of why these solutions aren't working. There's grace and humanity in every chapter and even as someone who feels like I have compassion and understanding for homeless in America, Fagan calls on us to give even more.
Though heartbreaking and difficult to read, this is a book that everyone should read. It's so important.
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
Few words to describe this book: informative, hopeful, genuine, tragic ~
The Lost and the Found details homelessness from a first-hand perspective. Kevin Fagan, a San Francisco journalist, takes to the streets, talking to those out there about the hardship they face, day to day, and what can be done to change this for people in San Francisco and beyond. Kevin follows Rita and Tyson in depth after meeting them on the streets. He shares their upbringings, homelessness, and all that follows, shedding light on how homelessness can affect anybody. You can tell that Kevin is deeply passionate about what he does, which makes this that much better of a read. This is a must-read to get a glimpse into what homelessness can be like in the United States.
Thank you NetGalley & publisher for the ARC!
The Lost and the Found details homelessness from a first-hand perspective. Kevin Fagan, a San Francisco journalist, takes to the streets, talking to those out there about the hardship they face, day to day, and what can be done to change this for people in San Francisco and beyond. Kevin follows Rita and Tyson in depth after meeting them on the streets. He shares their upbringings, homelessness, and all that follows, shedding light on how homelessness can affect anybody. You can tell that Kevin is deeply passionate about what he does, which makes this that much better of a read. This is a must-read to get a glimpse into what homelessness can be like in the United States.
Thank you NetGalley & publisher for the ARC!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use
Moderate: Death
Minor: Cancer