The Book Interrupted women discuss “From the Ashes: My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding My Way” by Jesse Thistle, specific stories within the book, and topics of humanity, kindness, struggles, and support systems.

Discussion Points:

Jesse Thistle’s rise “from the ashes”
The importance of a support system
Being willing to accept help
Writing stories to help with healing
The poetry in the book
Relearning how to take care of himself
Giving humanity to people other people discount
Small acts of kindness and sharing what you have
Writing in a diary

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:

Book Interrupted Website

Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

From the Ashes: My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding My Way by Jesse Thistle

Alice Munro

Untamed by Glennon Doyle