The Man Without Shelter ~ A Review

 

Indrajit Garai's "The Man Without Shelter" tells the story of Arnault, a homeless man who has just been released from prison after being wrongfully accused of a crime he didn't commit. As Arnault enters back into society, he finds that he is no longer familiar with the world around him. Now homeless he must forge a new life for himself with few belongings and not much money. His lack of a valid ID and residence prevents him from securing a good job. Rather than asking for handouts, he roams Paris streets looking for day jobs and a place to sleep. Lucy, a lawyer, has just left her comfortable job and life. An investigation into the law firm where she worked has just been launched. When she was attacked at an ATM machine, her life was about to change. Arnault sees Lucy being attacked and jumps in to save her from what would otherwise have been severe harm or death. Despite his heroic actions, he is arrested for public disorder. Lucy, unable to cope with what just happened to Arnault, decides to become his legal representative. When Arnault is released from police custody, he discovers that his tent home has been removed by street crews hired to clean up Paris. After finding refuge in a homeless encampment, Arnault befriends a homeless family. Arnault stumbles upon a horrific scene while searching for a troubled youth. There is a child hanging on for dear life after falling off an eleven-story balcony. Arnault leaps into action to save the child from imminent harm. After his heroic deed goes viral, he is soon visited by a group of French National Guard men. Arnault is offered a job by the French Rebulique. A new job gave Arnault the opportunity to receive training that would ensure his job security in the future. Many homeless people were able to find permanent housing and employment as a result of his reputation in society. For the sake of not spoiling the whole story, I will end my summary here.

There is no doubt in my mind that "The Man Without Shelter" is worth reading. There is so much packed into this 127-page book. Heartwarming and inspiring, this story will illuminate the homeless life. A relatable plot keeps readers engaged and wanting more. Readers will experience a gamut of emotions. Stories like this can happen anywhere. This book will open your eyes to a world that we can barely comprehend unless we find ourselves homeless and living on the streets ourselves. This book is a reminder to us all to have gratitude for what we possess, to help those in need, and to respect those with less than we have. As much as I enjoyed this book, I hope you will as well. 

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