
All our sisters: stories of homeless women in Canada
Social issues
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Summary
Though they account for a small portion of the formal homeless statistics, there are many women living on insufficient funds, with violent partners, or in unacceptable dwellings that are often overlooked. Scott interviewed more than 60 women facing homelessness across… Canada. She recounts their stories while highlighting the many underlying problems they face, including abuse, addiction, a paucity of affordable housing, and a lack of social services sensitive to women's needs. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2007.