9In Conversations with the Homeless Pernotto tells 113 individual stories- some inspiring, others heartbreaking-to give readers a clearer picture of what homelessness really looks like. Pernotto finds the humanity in each person he meets, from pregnant mothers to paroled convicts to senior citizens struggling with addictions. Progress is slow and hope comes in driblets, but meeting by meeting, you'll experience with hime the small wins that become the reason to continue moving forward.