{"product_id":"48-an-experiential-memoir-on-homelessness-paperback-1","title":"48: An Experiential Memoir on Homelessness - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSheldon A. Jacobs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Sheldon A. Jacobs, a licensed marriage and family therapist who is an advocate for the homeless, was alarmed by the growing problem of homelessness in his Las Vegas community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn his daily route to and from work, he'd see scores of homeless individuals camped out on sidewalks. Despite his regular efforts to provide hygiene kits, water, and sometimes food to those in need, he still felt a strong sense of hopelessness. He wanted to do something that would be impactful, but he did not know what that would entail.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne day, he crossed paths with a homeless woman at the gym and was inspired to pursue a radical plan: He would go undercover as a homeless man for forty-eight hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHis wife thought he was crazy and was concerned for his safety, but he courageously pushed forward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoin the author as he reveals what he learned begging for money in the desert while trying to raise awareness of homelessness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Sheldon A. Jacobs, born and raised in Southern California, lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, with his beautiful wife, Nicole; his son, Jayden; and his daughter, Arianna. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an advocate for the homeless and those struggling with mental health issues. He has taught numerous courses at the university level, published articles on topics ranging from mental health to various social issues, and is an active practitioner providing individual, couples, family, and group counseling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 138\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 05, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52457024127283,"sku":"9781480896239","price":25.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/VVFMQ3o2VHlnNGkzNnlUV3Nva1dxdz09_b608c366-e94f-44fd-a476-d80fee92b5dc.webp?v=1759165015","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/48-an-experiential-memoir-on-homelessness-paperback-1","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}