It has been called one of the greatest tragedies of our time. In an age of prosperity and plenty, hundreds of thousands of people continue to find themselves destitute and homeless. Bent Hope was born out of Tim Huff's unique and extensive twenty-year ministry among homeless and street-involved youth and adults in Toronto, Canada. It is a collection of thoughtful narratives birthed beneath crumbling bridges and in the hidden alcoves of darkened alleyways. Each chapter reveals a unique life-story-unpredictable, intriguing and compelling. These gripping true-life stories surface quietly from unforgiving corridors of fear, hurt and uncertainty that unexpectedly and supernaturally transform into fascinating places of intimacy and godly anticipation. While the surface aims of Bent Hope are to inspire and educate, the author's core objective is not to reveal the grand experience of ministry "to" the poorest of the western world's poor, but to expose the extraordinary beauty of being blessed "by" and "among" them.

Bent Hope: A Street Journal

Politics & Social Sciences

Huff, Tim J

Social Sciences

Castle Quay Books

In his book Tim Huff has stitched together stories of a radical life of presence and friendship among children, youth and adults facing profound emotional, social, mental, developmental, physical and spiritual challenges. His journey of full-time service, learning, and advocacy for poor, oppressed, misunderstood and marginalized people across Canada, and around the world are powerfully captured in this latest work.

Dancing With Dynamite: Celebrating Against The Odds

One of the greatest tragedies of our time is homelessness. In an age of prosperity and plenty, hundreds of thousands of people continue to find themselves homeless. As one of North America's leading newspapers has noted, "Tim Huff is not just another outreach worker, but a tireless activist for the cause of the homeless." Tim both wrote and illustrated this picture book that lays the groundwork for parents and teachers to start talking with children about homelessness.

The Cardboard Shack Beneath The Bridge: Helping Children Understand Homelessness (Compassion)

Children's Books

Activities, Crafts & Games

The Yuletide Factor brilliantly rises to the level of Tim Huff's previous best-selling and award-winning works - Bent Hope and Dancing with Dynamite - challenging a status quo population to look for, and become, "Christmas people," every day of the year. But, make no mistake; this is a book that will be equally at home in a springtime picnic basket or on a summertime dock chair as it will in a December stocking hung by the chimney with care. Beyond its exhilarating collection of seasonal short stories, The Yuletide Factor takes readers on a timeless journey, touching down when and where even nuances of the Christmas spirit have left indelible legacies, often at the unlikeliest of times and in the most improbable of places. Prepare yourself for an unpredictable adventure in faith, an unapologetic summons for goodness, a fascinating exploration of the human spirit, and a tender invitation to the soul.

The Yuletide Factor: Cause for Perpetual Comfort and Joy

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Am I Safe? is the fourth book in the Compassion Series, written for children and the grownups in their world. It offers a journey of understanding into the topics of fear and anxiety, landing in a place of empathy and courage. Complete with a discussion and activity guide, this tender and honest book invites parents, grandparents, and teachers to explore these important topics alongside the children in their care so they can discover how to stand well together. For an anxious child, this book can provide a place of validation and strength to stand against fear's "bullying" power. For their friends and family, it can provide a window into the common experiences and impact of fear. And for all of us, it is a much-needed reminder that everyone needs someone to stand close by--even you, even me.

Am I Safe?: Exploring Fear and Anxiety with Children (Compassion Series)

Growing Up & Facts of Life

The Jellybean Kid: A tender family-friendly story about a young boy’s difficult health journey

The Jellybean Kid is the sixth book in the Compassion Series, written for children and the grownups in their world with an aim to foster thoughtful, meaningful and compassionate conversations in families, classrooms and communities. The illustrated story portion of The Jellybean Kid follows the journey of Sammy, a little boy living with complex health challenges. Readers get a glimpse into his life, his joys and struggles, meeting his family and a number of vital people in his world along the way. The resource and discussion guide following the story moves deeper into sensitive experiences unique to brave children and youth who experience critical and chronic illnesses or other serious health issues. It also looks honestly and tenderly at the experiences of families, health workers and others lovingly caring for them. Guided by profound, shared real-life insights, this tender book was created to help children and adults to better support families with a child experiencing chronic or critical illness, nurturing understanding and compassion among those who have not journeyed the same road.

Parenting & Relationships

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Books by Huff, Tim J

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Bent Hope: A Street Journal

Dancing With Dynamite: Celebrating Against The Odds

The Cardboard Shack Beneath The Bridge: Helping Children Understand Homelessness (Compassion)

The Yuletide Factor: Cause for Perpetual Comfort and Joy

Am I Safe?: Exploring Fear and Anxiety with Children (Compassion Series)

The Jellybean Kid: A tender family-friendly story about a young boy’s difficult health journey

The Jellybean Kid: A tender family-friendly story about a young boy’s difficult health journey