Homeless to Hopkins
by Christopher L. Smith, M.D.
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Pub Date 3 Jan 2023 | Archive Date 27 Jun 2023
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Description
"I wish I could just die," I said to myself as my teeth chattered and my body shook with cold. Knowing I would probably still wake in the morning with my hair frozen to the door, I curled up in a ball, trying to find some warmth in the car that was my bedroom. Sadness consumed me like an infection; it had become the norm for me to wake up every day feeling broken.
Most nights like this, all I could hope for was to die in my sleep to be rid of the pain. Despite the terrible nights, I still woke up, dressed, and went to my only refuge, my high school.
This was my life, often alone, cold, sad, and hungry. My youth was different than most, but this was my reality.
However, despite the hardship that was my life and being homeless, something led me on, something saw me through. I survived, I found hope, and eventually, a life even better than I had imagined. Even though I so often faced darkness, I discovered light, laughter, and happiness.
I journeyed from that broken, homeless teenager sleeping in the car to eventually being a Medical Doctor at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins. But most important of all, I found me, I found joy.
This is my story.
Homeless to Hopkins
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Featured Reviews
L G, Librarian
Dr. Christopher L. Smith has written his life story for readers and it’s one of the best memoirs I’ve ever read. I found it totally captivating to follow his path from a dysfunctional home life growing up to his eventual success in his adult life. This book is so well written that I ended up feeling as if I actually knew the author. This memoir is truly inspirational.
Suzan B, Librarian
Homeless to Hopkins
Chris Smith describes his lowest point as having to sleep in the family car every night his senior year in high school, due to allergies, while the rest of his family sleeps in the cheapest motel rooms available. Even so, he was a successful student academically and in most other ways.
He thrives, becoming a doctor, despite a modern Dicksenian tale of a childhood. How he accomplishes this makes a gripping story. His drive to excel and achieve his goals against enormous obstacles is nothing short of greatly inspirational.
Abigail L, Librarian
Not just a story of triumph; it's a testament to the power of education and the pursuit of dreams. It's a reminder that no matter where we come from or what challenges we face, we have the power to shape our own destinies. This book will leave you feeling uplifted, inspired, and ready to overcome any obstacle life throws your way.
Sue E, Reviewer
A powerful and inspiring memoir that takes readers on a journey from the depths of despair to the pinnacle of success. The author's raw and honest account of their experience as a homeless teenager struggling to survive will leave you with a profound appreciation for resilience and the human spirit.
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