Rough sleepers

 “Rough Sleepers” by Tracy Kidder:

“Rough Sleepers” by Tracy Kidder is a non-fiction book that tells the story of Dr. Jim O’Connell, a man who invented ways to create a community of care for a city’s unhoused population, including those who sleep on the streets—the “rough sleepers.” The book shows how one person can make a difference in the lives of others.

According to a review by Goodreads, “Rough Sleepers” is a book that “offers medical care, socks, soup, empathy, humor, and friendship to some of the city’s most vulnerable citizens” ¹. The book emphasizes a style of medicine in which patients come first, joined with their providers in what Dr. O’Connell calls “a system of friends” ¹.

In a review by BookPage, the book is described as “a long, hard look at the lives of homeless people” ². The review praises Kidder’s straightforward scrutiny that “reveals without judging” ².

Overall, “Rough Sleepers” is a powerful book that sheds light on the lives of the homeless and the importance of community care. It is a must-read for anyone interested in social justice, medicine, and sociology