Step into the untold stories behind the signposts of our streets in Horizon Homeless by Larry Peterson—a 280-page journey that shatters stereotypes and invites us to see every person’s story before they became “homeless.” With a blend of gritty realism and tender compassion, Peterson asks hard questions: Why don’t they just get a job? What if they’ve already lost everything through no fault of their own? Could illness, injury, or PTSD have set them on an unthinkable path?
Meet Bob and Tracey Slider and their young son Jake—a composite of millions of hardworking Americans caught in life’s crosswinds. From “sea to shining sea,” these families exist just beneath our notice, locked in survival mode while striving for dignity. As their world tilts, Peterson explores the pivotal moments that can send them spiraling—or guide them back uphill. What choices will they make? What resources, relationships, or sheer faith will determine their fate?
Grounded in real-world insight and anchored by scripture—“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28)—Horizon Homeless challenges readers to replace judgement with understanding and empathy. Through evocative vignettes and clear-eyed analysis, Larry Peterson Sr. illuminates the factors that push families to the brink and the lifelines that just might pull them back.
Larry Peterson has dedicated his career to social outreach and storytelling that honors the dignity of every life. In Horizon Homeless, he blends practical solutions with heartfelt narrative to inspire a movement of awareness, action, and hope.
Horizon Homeless
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Open your eyes. Open your heart. See beyond the horizon.