Living at the Edge of the World: A Teenager's Survival in the Tunnels of Grand Central Station
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Book Overview
In this powerful and inspiring true story, Tina S. tells of four years living in the train tunnels beneath Grand Central Station amidst the homeless and the drug addicted. What began as an adventure quickly turns into a nightmare as she describes daily life in a netherworld most people don't even know exists. With heartbreaking honesty Tina chronicles her descent into crack addition, her several arrests and jail terms, and her overwhelming grief and guilt over the death of April, her best friend and fellow runaway. Finally faced with the reality that she might not make it through one more day, Tina begins the long struggle back to the world of the living. This is an unforgettable story of one young's woman's indomitable will to survive.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0312284071
ISBN13:9780312284077
Release Date:October 2001
Publisher:St. Martin's Griffin
Length:312 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
What a interesting read..
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This book was very interesting. It was a very fast read for me, I think that was because I was following the authors life through her experiences right along with her. I wish there was a follow up to this memoir--but I know I am going to google it and find out more about Tina and the people in her life from a 48 hours program that profiled her and the people that she came into contact with. I also will try to find more memoirs about society and how we treat our young and old that live on the fringes.
a real page-turner
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This book was really fascinating and great. I couldn't put it down. I really liked hearing Tina's perspective on her life. While the setting of this book has Tina being drug-addicted and homeless, that's not all this book is about. The other running them is Tina's deep devotion to her best friend April [...]. It's very touching and I'm glad it was written.
Couldn't put it down!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
A wonderful read, simply stated, but by it's subject matter ... riveting. Twice as real as "the mole people." One of the best books I've read this year.
This book held me captive from beginning to end!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I couldn't put this book down! I admire Tina S. It takes tremendous courage to make ourselves vulnerable to others by sharing such personal information. I saw in her, my dearest friend and the addictions and life troubles he is suffering and came away with a new understanding of the relationship between my friend and me. It's hard to put into words the effect this book had on me. I highly recommend it if you like to read about the human spirit and what gives people strength and courage to grow and change.
Runaway life beneath the streets
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This book touches the harsh realities of teenagers who become runaways, and homeless. They end up living in the streets, addicted to drugs, and dangerously risking their lives in order to survive. This book is based on the life of a young girl April, and the people who surround her life when she decides to live in the tunnels of Grand Central Station in New York. I believe this book can have a huge influence on teens who consider running away from home, and are looking for a home in the streets.
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