Drawing on recent academic studies in North America; Europe; Australia and New Zealand; this book is the first international text on homelessness in rural areas. Consisting of fifteen specially commissioned chapters; International Perspectives on Rural Homelessness provides comparative material on the cultural; political and policy contexts of rural homelessness; examining the nature and scale of the issue and the complex local geographies of rural homelessness.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful. More Fiction than FactBy Karl V.Like Davids first autobiography; there is a chorus of voices and writers all chiming in on every point David addresses in his life. It come off as haughty; and makes you wonder why he is so reliant on Carl Gottlieb to tell his story; when Gottlieb does little more than act as the "voice of God" as they say in literary circles. The cacophony of voices and input from everyone who ever crossed paths with David is quite a testimony to his flagrant narcissism.I have adored David since childhood. Ive read his first autobiography; and had issues with his fascination with trying impress the reader with how important he was at the time of insemination: hes a Boston blue blood; descended from the Van Cortlands and the family had lots of old money; trust funds; private schools; and life from the cradle to the Byrds was all a Hollywood story--literally. His father made esoteric documentaries. Wow; hes not trying to paint himself as a commoner; nor a real hippie. Hippies dont own guns; nor threaten others with them.I; like many others; was curious how David made it through the liver transplant to skating on a second drug and gun charge. For a guy who "sells" himself as a voice for the masses; sorry the facts dont support the marketing.Case in point: in the book; David goes to great lengths to explain how his union insurance paid for his transplant; when a quick Google search and a visit to Wikipedia clearly establishes that David is alive at the good graces of Phil Collins. Why the subterfuge? Phil may have requested anonymity; but then why does Phil share the fact in the context of an interview? Lies make the this hippie icon look more like a hardened thug when the author describes how he stuck a .45 into the ribs of a Chateau Marmont bellhop who threatened him; and told him he would kill him. Pete Seeger would have turned his back on the Croz if he knew that.Additionally; there are too many holes in the narrative. We dont really get to know how he dealt with the transplant...its a bit paved over. Same with his money issues; and the list is endless. Junkies lie; and I dont know what is truth or fiction. He makes his life story as he goes along.Fundamentally; when I got near the end and he starts talking about getting popped for having a .45 and an ounce of weed in a bag in a NYC hotel room; I felt like this was the impetus for the book--David is doing damage control. Hes trying to spit shine his image as his star flames out. The explanations on both the weed and the gun just sound hollow. Contrived. A lot like the corporate marketing hes spent his life railing against.The story about his brothers suicide and getting eaten by bears had me ill. What? His one older brother; from whom he learned music; is left to die in the mountains; and David is emotionally removed. Just like a junkie (you can sing that last line to Bob Dylans; Just like a Woman).It would have served David better to have written a one page Op/Ed piece in the NYT explaining the weed/gun issue; and marry that to the transplant issue to get his side out; and then let the court of public opinion decide. I didnt appreciate having to read a book that is a lot of frosting and no cake. Well; Crosby collected more of my money; but all I got was a lesson in integrity; or lack thereof.David Crosby has lost all credibility. Its sad.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. One of Rocks two great miracles...By A.Scott Geshen...the other being Brian Wilson in my opinion...This book picks up where LONG TIME GONE leaves off; it feels to me like they overlap a bit; but thats okay...It means that (unless you desire more detail) you can read this book without having read the first one and get a thumbnail sketch of Crosbys formative years...It also means theres some built-in repetitiveness if you HAVE read his first book but I didnt mind that...Unlike most autobiographies wherein the author is free to exercize self-censorship; both of Crosbys books are brutally honest--thats refreshing to me...The two books are similar in style/layout; utilising input from Crosbys friends accquaintences and loved ones to support the narrative...I would recommend both books; but perhaps Im biased; Ive been a Crosby fan for a long time...0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. David Crosby- - - Alive and WellBy Scott MarksHaving read both of Davids autobiographies; I find he writes well and honest. He addresses his problems head on and has faced the tribulations and consequences of his actions. While I dont see eye to eye with C S N and Ys outspoken politics; I have learned to respect Davids opinion on some issues. As a struggling musician for over 50 years myself; I feel a certain envy for Davids lifestyle and am glad to see that he realizes and is thankful for all he has. He seems to be going stronger; playing more and still enjoying all the work. He is one of my musical heros and C S N without Niel is one of my favorites. Dont misunderstand the early Niel Young stuff is some of my all time favorite music as well. My band still plays "Cinnimon Girl" just about every night. Davids book has left room I hope for a third and final chapter after he retires from C S N. I hope he finishes his on going story.
