A timely story in light of the ongoing health care reform debate, the affordable housing crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic, the stories from Skid Road illuminate issues surrounding poverty and homelessness throughout America.
Josephine Ensign Boeken
Josephine Ensign is professor aan de University of Washington in Seattle, waar ze gemeenschapsgezondheid, gezondheidsbeleid en narratieve geneeskunde onderwijst. Met meer dan dertig jaar ervaring als verpleegkundige heeft ze zich toegelegd op de zorg voor dakloze en gemarginaliseerde bevolkingsgroepen. Haar essays zijn verschenen in talrijke prestigieuze publicaties, en haar debuutboek werd door het American Journal of Nursing uitgeroepen tot creatief werk van het jaar. Ensign brengt een uniek perspectief van de frontlinie in de gezondheidszorg, waarbij ze de kruispunten van systemen en mensenlevens verkent.
Focusing on the intersection of narrative and health, this work delves into trauma and homelessness through a multidisciplinary lens. Drawing from the author's extensive nursing experience and her personal history with homelessness, it examines themes of resilience, gender-based violence, and the transformative power of storytelling in health care. The book advocates for humanizing approaches in health services, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and reflective practice in the health humanities.
The narrative explores the profound transformation of Josephine Ensign, who transitioned from a stable life as a nurse to experiencing homelessness herself. Her initial role in a clinic for the homeless challenged her beliefs and opened her eyes to the complexities of the homelessness crisis and the inadequacies of the healthcare system. Through personal reflection, she examines the impact of her experiences on her understanding of both homelessness and the healthcare industry, offering a critical perspective on societal structures and the human condition.
Set in Seattle-King County, this narrative nonfiction delves into the pressing issue of homelessness, highlighting the unique challenges faced by the community. It focuses on innovative local solutions that aim to address and alleviate the crisis, providing a deeper understanding of the social dynamics at play. Through a detailed exploration of the contemporary landscape, the book sheds light on both the struggles and the proactive measures being implemented to create positive change.