Iris SanGiovanni sets out to disprove the common stereotype of homeless people, who are usually unfairly characterized as dirty, unmotivated, and/or wasteful. I think it is a relevant issue, because a lot of misunderstanding exists regarding homelessness. As Iris says, there truly is no single mold that homeless people fit into. They come to the streets from different backgrounds with different reasons for becoming homeless. Because the narrator made connections to her own life as a teenage girl dealing with materialism, I think the piece seemed stronger and more mature. Be cautious of talking too fast during narration, though. Plus, there’s no need to include the recorded questions from an interview if you have already introduced the topic in narration. Overall, both the narrator and interviewee are well-spoken, and the piece brings up important issues that deserve consideration. Iris’ father concludes that, “We’re all one of two bad happenings away from being homeless.” It certainly is something for all of us to think about.