In Covenant House, Bruce Ritter, founder of Covenant House, tells the story of how Covenant House came to be and his experience ministering to the needy youth of New York City and beyond.
"--Publishers Weekly "Cossette's ability to bring Biblical times and its rich cultures authentically to life is, in a word, glorious. This is a beautiful exploration of the ancient past that will resonate with modern readers.
"Cossette's ability to bring biblical times and its rich cultures authentically to life is, in a word, glorious."--Historical Novels Review
An institutional history that follows the rise, fall, and rebirth of this important faith-based NYC social charity.
In 1968, a young Catholic priest named Father Bruce Ritter founded a shelter for runaways in Manhattan's East Village.
This book offers a glimpse into the lives of the 1.6 million young people in North America who run away or are kicked out of their homes each year, grappling with issues such as family violence, prostitution, teen parenthood, rejection ...
True stories of street kids and the author's experiences with them.
Includes material for parents on parenting teenagers.
The book culminates in a thrilling narrative epilogue; Manna which portrays seduction at its best and what happens to a man when he allows Sin in the House.
"Cossette's ability to bring biblical times and its rich cultures authentically to life is, in a word, glorious."--Historical Novels Review