Under the Overpass: A Journey of Faith on the Streets of America Audiobook

" It's a difficult book to read. And it's making me think. "

" This was an interesting read. Mike and Sam, two young well off Christians set out to live on the streets as homeless men for about 6 months to learn how their faith will withstand the trials, to learn how the church treats the homeless and to evangelize. I thought I'd read about Mike and Sam preaching and trying to lead people to God, but instead they existed among the homeless and witnessed by just being there, singing and without "Bible thumping". I liked that. There were times in the story where Mike seemed preachy and judgmental (especially when churches and business owners did not give them things or care for them the way they wanted.) In any case, the story was such an interesting inside look into the culture of being homeless. Mike made some great points about the difficulties the homeless have in actually getting off the streets and staying there. I'm sure this experience will stay with Mike and Sam forever. Very interesting experiment, and I'm glad Mike chose to write about it and share their experiences. I don't think it's possible to read this story and not look more closely at the homeless and think about their situation more deeply. "

" This was a great book! Mike and Sam's experiences were eye-opening and inspiring, the kind that make you want to stand up and take action! I highly recommend this book to anyone. It's very unique, and I enjoyed it! "

" This book was really powerful-- every person who calls themselves Christian should read it. Really puts things in perspective! "

" Yankoski does a pretty decent job at trying to live and subsequently relay the real lives of America's homeless. His motives are right, he wants to know what it's really like to be an outcast and a nobody, he would have no idea of knowing that since he was an upper-middle-class college kid from a solid and cohesive family. He also was a Christian. He set out on a planned period of time to be homeless, with a friend, and experience longing and rejection first hand. His discoveries are in line with reality, the truth about how we neglect the poor and homeless, the church being among the worst. He unfolds his account in easy reading prose, albeit with plenty of "Christianese" and "Christian culture", but if you can read it and get at the heart of what he's trying to say and sense his heart as well it is an extremely worthwhile read. I'll add that, as he also states in his book, he cannot truly know what it's like to be homeless since he has no addictions, no mental illness, has a plan and a definitive end in sight, and knows he will have all the "wants" in his life once again. However, he does a good job of getting as close as is possible. "

" What a GREAT book. Talk about walking in someone else's shoes. "

" A first-hand retelling of the experiences of two young men as they spent six months on the streets of five major American cities, living as homeless men. The account highlighted the personhood of those who live on the streets and has given me a new perspective when I see a homeless person. "

" This is one of my favorite books. It takes a very brave person to give everything up simply to understand another person's perspective. Very interesting read. "

" Great for discussion. Helped me to view homelessness in a new way. Wish the "epilogue" section had been more fleshed out. Interesting. "

" This made me think about whether I'm living my life for Christ all the time. Very readable, too. "

" the real deal "

" Loved the book! Couldn't put it down. I love the message. "

" A young man's experience living on the streets (by choice) for 6 months and what role the Christian community played in helping, or not helping homeless people. Very eye opening into a world not many become intimate with. "

" This book has changed the way I view the homeless. "

" Loved this book ! Will never see the homeless the same. Author did a great job describing the characters - made you feel like you knew them. "

" Definitely a book that made me think a lot. "

" What a great book! Really well written. But more than that, inspiring. So glad I read this. "

" Some books I read for entertainment some for knowledge of my fav subject history .. Read under the overpass if u won't to be affected by what u just read!!! "

" i couldn't do it, but enjoyed mike's journey. "

" I really enjoyed this book because it was very interesting to see how two "normal" men functioned when they were homeless. "

" I'm not real religious but the idea of a really devout christian living homeless for a year is amazing. The book was terrific. Any teenager should read this to understand just how lucky they really are. A terrific Graduation present. "

" Really opens up the world of homelessness in America in a simple format. "

" It's a difficult book to read. And it's making me think. "