Under the Overpass : A Journey of Faith on the Streets of America (Paperback)

from crazybatcow

Firstly, this book is about a Christian "experiment": two Christian young men head out to live on the streets as homeless people in order to... (well, not sure what the overall point was - they don't try to change anyone and afterwards they are not shown "ministering" with this new knowledge). So...

from mmgauthier

I really liked this book. It was fast paced, and I enjoyed the structure of the book. Its chapters were set up by which city they stayed in each month. I liked reading all the new insights he learned along the way. It gives you a new perspective on street life and those who live there. It helps y...

from SandraDoran

I pulled this book off the shelf while visiting my brother-in-law and was surprised that it kept me turning the pages. The premise is simple: a guy decides to see what it is really like to be homeless. He heads for the streets for 5 months with nothing but the clothes on his back. For 200+ pages ...

from JacobusArminius

Review of Under the Overpass by Mike Zankowski I was hesitant when I began this book, fearing that it would simply be another rant. I was pleasantly surprised. It is a heart felt work stemming from a heart felt quest. I think what I find particularly endearing is the way in which the author hones...

from heidip

Mike Yankoski and his friend Sam decided to take time off from college to live on the streets like a homeless person in order to learn some of the problems the homeless face. They chose 6 different cities across America to stay for 3 weeks to a month. The stories of things they encountered on the...