Children of Eve

by Kevin Casey

The shocking story of America's homeless kids, with an introduction by Sister Mary Rose McGeady. Book 2 in the Covenant House Program of Public Awareness.

116 pages, paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Catmom 4 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this one. In fact, I am putting it in my next Homeless bag in hopes it will help someone. The 9 Line!

[Stacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is written by a man who drives the van around all night long to feed, talk, listen to the homeless kids that are on our streets. He is there to offer them a way out, but most accept the food and friendship, but reject the help. The book contains short stories of how the kids arrived on the streets of LA (although Covenant House is in many other cities) and they are often shocking and always heartbreaking. Casey has the greatest respect for these kids and you will gain the greatest respect for Casey and the others that do the hard work at Covenant House.

The last chapter is written by a worker in the New York Covenant House and what a life altering decision it is. They agree to live on the premises and pray 3 hours a day for 13 months. Talk about a commitment!

Although this book is 18 years old, Covenant House is still going strong and there are still kids on our streets, stuck with no easy way out. This book was eye-opening and it introduced me to Covenant House and I am so glad that it snuck its way into my TBR pile!

[Thom Dunn · Rating 3 out of 5]

1991 edition....Intro by Sr Mary Rose McGeady.

[Chapel Heights]

While it does share some homeless kids' stories, it also provides tips for parenting teens.