Kicked Out

Hardwick, Richard W.

ISBN 10: 1905636458 / ISBN 13: 9781905636457

Published by Beautiful Books, 2009

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001398699

Synopsis:

Drawing on the author's experiences of working with young offenders and the young homeless, this biting, compassionate novel about a young man who finds himself "intentionally homeless" is essential reading for anyone hoping to understand today's unwanted youth

Sixteen-year-old Danny is kicked out by his parents and has nowhere to go but a shelter for homeless teenagers. There he finds a friend in the more experienced Goochy, who helps him find his feet. But the other residents are every bit as troubled and complex as Danny, and with drugs, alcohol, crime, sex, and violence never far, the house is soon simmering like a pressure cooker about to blow. In this turbulent environment, between binges and wild escapades, Danny begins to reflect and grow. But a discovery about his family places him under a pressure he cannot contain. Hard-hitting and unsentimental without being bleak, gripping, at times hilarious?you will never look at kids on the street in the same way again.

About the Author:

Richard W Hardwick runs creative writing workshops in maximum-security prisons.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Kicked Out
Publisher: Beautiful Books
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good