Breakfast at Sally's: One Homeless Man's Inspirational Journey

Breakfast at Sally's: One Homeless Man's Inspirational Journey

Breakfast at Sally's: One Homeless Man's Inspirational Journey

Breakfast at Sally's: One Homeless Man's Inspirational Journey

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Overview

One day, Richard LeMieux had a happy marriage, a palatial home, and took $40,000 Greek vacations. The next, he was living out of a van with only his dog, Willow, for company. This astonishingly frank memoir tells the story of one man's resilience in the face of economic disaster. Penniless, a failed suicide, estranged from his family, and living "the vehicular lifestyle" in Washington state, LeMieux chronicles his journey from the Salvation Army kitchens to his days with "C"—a philosopher in a homeless man's clothing—to his run-ins with Pastor Bob and other characters he meets on the streets. Along the way, he finds time to haunt public libraries and discover his desire to write.

LeMieux's quiet determination and his almost pious willingness to live with his situation are only a part of this politically and socially charged memoir. The real story of an all-too-common American condition, this is a heartfelt and stirring read.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781628732054
Publisher: Skyhorse
Publication date: 10/17/2008
Sold by: SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format: eBook
Pages: 432
Sales rank: 995,927
File size: 3 MB

About the Author

Richard LeMieux is a writer and ex-businessman who was once happily married and the owner of several cars and three boats. Evicted from his luxury home after his business failed, and living with his dog, Willow, in a beat-up old van, LeMieux wrote Breakfast at Sally’s on a secondhand typewriter. He is now a public speaker, talking about his experiences as a homeless person. He and Willow live in Bremerton, Washington.

Table of Contents

Preface to the New Edition 6

Introduction 9

Chapter 1 Sally's 13

Chapter 2 A Day with C, Campbell, Steinbeck, and Twain 27

Chapter 3 The Lady in Red 43

Chapter 4 Mr. C's Neighborhood 53

Chapter 5 Going Looking for Angels 65

Chapter 6 The Food Angels 73

Chapter 7 Sanctuary at the Hospital 85

Chapter 8 Dr. Z 111

Chapter 9 Oh, God! 123

Chapter 10 Off to the Mental Institution 129

Chapter 11 Andy, the Beautiful Weed 139

Chapter 12 Another Day in Paradise 149

Chapter 13 I Get Saved 161

Chapter 14 Angel of Prey 177

Chapter 15 David's Song 189

Chapter 16 Vinny 205

Chapter 17 Dumpster Diving 219

Chapter 18 Vinny Dies 225

Chapter 19 The Opera 235

Chapter 20 The Lucky Rocks 247

Chapter 21 The Hilton 255

Chapter 22 Andy Gets Lucky 267

Chapter 23 The Real Field of Dreams 279

Chapter 24 How much for that Doggie? 291

Chapter 25 Camping 299

Chapter 26 A Room with a View 315

Chapter 27 S'Ghetti 337

Chapter 28 Bank of America 353

Chapter 29 Hero Lost 367

Chapter 30 The Church Mice 381

Chapter 31 Just Another Headline 395

Chapter 32 The Holy Ghosts 403

Chapter 33 So much to Write 417

Epilogue 421

In Appreciation 425

About the Author 429

Book Club or Classroom Discussion Questions 433

Getting Involved 435

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