Finding Grace: The Face of America's Homeless (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781601091055)

Strength. Dignity. Humanity. Grace. These qualities are not commonly associated with America's homeless, so often overlooked or avoided on our city streets. Yet they are precisely the qualities that illuminate the faces pictured in this astonishing volume. These are our sisters and brothers, and this collection of portraits honors them. Photographer Lynn Blodgett is the head of the nation's largest provider of computer-based services to state and local governments. While traveling for work, Blodgett began compiling a photographic journal of the homeless people he encountered in each of the cities he visited. He discovered the grace and dignity in his subjects. He listened to their stories. And in response he has created a compelling social document, at once gorgeous and simple. Finding Grace: The Face of America's Homeless is Lynn Blodgett's elegant statement on humanity. Through his lens we are reminded of the inspiration that can be found in the gravest of circumstances, and that can be the source of change. Proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit the Finding Grace Homeless Initiative in its efforts to raise awareness for homeless issues across the country.

Author: Lynn Blodgett
ISBN-10: 1601091052
ISBN-13: 9781601091055
Publisher: Earth Aware Editions
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2007
Pages: 136
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.47lbs
Size: 13.98h x 10.36w x 0.80d
Award: Independent Publisher Book Awards - Gold Medal Winner

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 02/15/2008 pg. 101