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The Beggar's Garden (2011)

by Michael Christie(Favorite Author)

3.75 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1554688299 (ISBN13: 9781554688296)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

HarperCollins Publishers

review 1: Excellent read. These stories are a realistic portrayal of the experience of the downtown east side. The stories caputure some important parts of Vancouver's history, including Woodward's and Riverview. I believe that the biggest fault with this book is placing "Emergency Contact" at the front. While it does set the stage for the stories to come, and while it also is a valuable portrayal of someone who lives on the edge of society, I feel as though it does not engage the reader as much as some of the other stories and could turn away a reader that might otherwise quite enjoy the rest of the stories. Recommended for readers with an affection for Vancouver and an interest in the downtown east side and mental health.
review 2: Read. This. Book. Life changin... moreg read. SO much more than another bleak collection of stories about the Vancouver East Side. Don't be scared to dive into this book - the eloquent and compelling stories within serve to remind us that humanity takes many forms - and that what makes us different from each other is our histories. Michael Christie reminds us that there are people behind the stereotypes. With his authentic voice, he makes us think what we would do, who we would be, how we would act and feel if put in this time and place. There's a story here for everyone. I dare you to say that you cannot see parts of yourself in at least one of these characters. less

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