Barbara Kingsolver, the voice behind “Household Words” states succinctly in merely a few paragraphs her take on one of America’s undoubtable dilemmas, homelessness. Her opening clutches at each and every readers’ heartstrings, knowingly stating a situation that most every individual has been put through at least once in their lifetime. Her snap back into reality during a bland drive home in her hometown of Tucson is kick started by a woman, obviously beaten down by hard times, in desperate need of help.” She relents that she was at a standstill, unsure as to what course of action to take, later confessing her regret over her lack of initiative to reach out a helping hand. After this personal anecdote, she delves into the cumbersome issue that
