Fifteen year old Liz Murray, was living on the streets and eventually made it to Harvard. Thinking of this has me in awe. A girl, who came from nothing had the ability to finish high school and became a successful woman. This book goes against the stereotype that the homeless are all drug addicts, criminals, and prostitutes. The homeless are just as and not as intelligent as someone with a house. Liz’s story proves that it is the quality of perseverance and faith that distinguishes the failures from success. Obviously, there are obstacles, but in black and white, promise does not have to be limited by circumstance. Realizing the fine line between our success and downfall makes our potential limitless. I wonder how rare or common these qualities
