Trevor's Place
The Story of the Boy Who Brings Hope to the Homeless
by Frank and Janet Ferrell with Edward Wakin, 1985 Trevor Ferrell was startled and surprised when he learned from TV that his own city, Philadelphia, had people living on its streets. He asked his parents to bring him downtown to see the homeless. His parents said no. After Trevor had walked away, his parents decided that their decision was not in keeping with their Christian values. They said yes. Trevor brought his blanket and pillow and gave them to a homeless man he found. The Ferrells began going downtown daily, distributing first their own bedding, then food and clothing, and then whatever they collected from others. Their efforts grew and grew. Trevor flunked 6th grade and Frank Ferrell closed his bussiness. They opened
Trevor's Place as a home for the homeless.
Although this story is billed as Trevor's, the impression I get from reading this book is that Trevor's interest merely sparked his father's crusade for the homeless. This story is told as Frank Ferrell's narrative.
Happy reading.
