Street-life Stories

Jesus of Vancouver: the Left Coast Memoirs" is the fictionalized memoir of a ubiquitous, unnamed drifter the author refers to as "Jesus." His life, and the life of Mary, a young runaway that crosses Jesus' path, are followed to gain insight into their personal experiences, trials and tribulations, while growing up on the west coast of North America. This is a shared narrative many from the west coast will recognize. The story moves from small towns on Vancouver Island and northern British Columbia to the streets of Vancouver, the environmental protests in Tofino, the mountains of the Slocan valley, and, finally, to the beaches of the southern Baja.

The full moon yawned as a cloaked figure stole through the night, stopping only to leave a short letter on the table of a well-used chamber. The runaway slipped cleverly past the guards, concealed by the collective shadows, and strode into the city streets. Despite the murky darkness and eerie fog, the fugitive breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, he was free.