December Bookclub

The festive season often inspires feelings of community and the spirit of giving. With this in mind, we wanted to read a book giving voice to those who are so often silenced or ignored - the U.K.'s homeless population.

Maeve McClenaghan's urgent and illuminating No Fixed Abode explores life and death amongst the U.K.'s growing homeless population. We hope that in reading this, we can learn about what is the reality for so many, and be encouraged to take on McClenaghan's suggestions for reform.

We can't wait to discuss with you all.

(Please note- this month's bookclub is being held slightly earlier than usual. Please check the date, and don't feel pressure to finish the book in order to come along to the discussion!)

No Fixed Abode

Tony froze to death in the garden of the house he used to own. Aisha dreams of becoming a nurse, but spends night after night seeking a place to sleep. Jon is an expert at squatting, using his skills to keep others off the street. Jim turned a bus he bought on eBay into a portable shelter. David was a homeless army veteran on the verge of taking his own life when he was saved by Gavin's kindness, now he's a successful artist and activist.

Maeve McClenaghan has spent years investigating the crisis on Britain's streets. These are only some of the stories of struggle, loss, survival and courage she has heard. No Fixed Abode will change how you think about homelessness and show you that this crisis is not impossible to solve. This paperback edition includes a new preface covering the impact of Covid-19.

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