This book explores how the homeless are portrayed by the media and, consequently, how public perceptions of the homeless are shaped. By analyzing how the media informally educate their audiences, interviewing homeless people and journalists, and conducting content analysis of news stories, this research uncovers the reality that the issue of homelessness is not a media priority because it does not provide the requisite ratings boost. This study also debunks the myth that the solution to a homeless person's problem is a meal and an overnight stay, illuminating how much farther the distance to becoming a "regular" person is. This book has received excellent reviews by researchers. Dr. Bob Gassaway, University of New Mexico states "it tells us about a piece of America few of us understand." Dr. Don Douglas of Biola University concurs: "Dr. Reynalds probes a dimension of life in modern America that is seldom addressed and begs for additional understanding."

Homeless Culture and the Media: How the Media Educate Audiences in Their Portrayal of America's Homeless Culture

Politics & Social Sciences

Reynalds PhD, Jeremy

Social Sciences

Cambria Press

A Sheltered Life: Take it to the Streets

In this amazing story, Jeremy Reynalds, who founded and runs New Mexico's largest emergency homeless shelter and was once homeless himself, shares how he rose from the despair of homelessness to the pinnacle of academia, earning a doctorate in intercultural education at Biola University in La Mirada, California. In addition, the book contains stories of a number of people who have fallen on hard times and have gotten back on their feet again with the help of the Lord at Joy Junction. Jeremy's story has challenged me to pay more attention to the homeless among us. I pray that his life will likewise encourage you. Dan Wooding, founder ASSIST Ministries and ASSIST News Service (www.assistnews.net) A Sheltered Life shares the heart of Jeremy Reynalds, and gives readers an autobiographical account of the work at Joy Junction, the largest emergency shelter in New Mexico. Harvested from years of practical ministry experience, the book provides us with fresh insight on what it's like to be homeless as well as real testimonials from individuals. Ultimately, the book offers hope, reflects on the power of kindness and serves as a catalyst for changing lives. Ginny McCabe, best-selling and award-winning author and writer

A Sheltered Life: Take It to the Streets

Biographies & Memoirs

WestBow Press

In this amazing story, Jeremy Reynalds, who founded and runs New Mexico's largest emergency homeless shelter and was once homeless himself, shares how he rose from the despair of homelessness to the pinnacle of academia, earning a doctorate in intercultural education at Biola University in La Mirada, Calif. In addition, the book contains stories of a number of people who have fallen on hard times and have gotten back on their feet again with the help of the Lord at Joy Junction.

From Destitute to Ph.D.: My Homeless Journey

Redemption Press

One Plus One = Thousands One man goes from homelessness to providing refuge for others. A woman with the same vision comes across his path. The intersection of two hearts results in a multiplication of blessing and supply for the homeless of New Mexico. Jeremy Reynalds and his wife Elma came from different worlds. Reynalds, who founded and runs New Mexico's largest emergency homeless shelter says, "God knew I needed a partner." The inspirational story of two hearts joined and two lives lived for others, and the changed lives of those who encounter Jeremy and Elma at Joy Junction. A riveting account of open hearts and limitless possibilities.

Two Hearts One Vision - Helping the Homeless Together

Meet the brave men and women of Joy Junction: the dedicated staff who run New Mexico's largest emergency shelter for the homeless. Then meet the addicts, abuse survivors, mentally-disturbed street people, and lost souls who enter Joy Junction's doors in search of asylum, shelter, a hot meal, and a new direction for their lives. Fallen on hard times, they've remained faceless, their dreams unheard--until now.
Tell Them Who We Are: What You've Never Understood about the Homeless (But Must) uncovers different faces--gutsy warriors of America's concrete jungles and bold-hearted overcomers with stubborn dreams and aspirations. Gritty with pain and shining with love, Jeremy Reynalds' book will move you to tears as it drives you to take action.

Tell Them Who We Are: What You've Never Understood About the Homeless (But Must)

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles