PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
What is it like to be a young child living on the streets?
Come and see.
But be forewarned: This inside look at the grim reality of a street
child’s life may change your outlook and understanding forever. In major cities all over
the world, children of the street are considered a nuisance…bad for
business…bad for tourism. Now, you will meet these children up close…as
human beings.
This is the true story of Catalin [Kuh-tuh-leen], who ran
away at age eight to escape abuse at home. Within a short time, he had
mastered the art of living on the streets. The Bucharest train station
became his home; a pile of crumpled papers his bed. His food often came
from trash bins; his comfort from lacquer fumes in a plastic bag.
Eventually, he despaired: "Life had had no meaning for me, and I had no
hope it ever would.” But one cold winter’s day, Catalin met a man who
changed everything.
In this gripping narrative, told by Catalin himself,
you will hear the innermost thoughts and feel the soul of a street child
as no one ever has. Prepare to have your heart stirred.
About the
author:
Catalin Dobrisan is the first Romanian street child to ever
write of his trek out of despair. He is now an honor student and serves
as administrator for the children’s home that rescued him. He says, "I
was nothing, but now I have value; I was lost, but now I am on a path
going somewhere.”Catalin wrote the manuscript; John translated it and
added commentary giving unusual insights into Romanian history, life and
customs.