This is from a press release we received and is worth sharing...

   Once known by his friends as "the man who had everything," Richard LeMieux, author of "Breakfast at Sally's - One Homeless Man's Inspirational Journey," lived a life of luxury in a 5,000 square foot waterfront home near Seattle. But a dramatic change of fortunes drove him into bankruptcy, and he lost everything - including his home, his wife and his children. Forced to move into his old mini-van, LeMieux was overcome with shame and despair and nearly committed suicide, but was saved by the love of his beloved dog Willow.

   LeMieux wrote "Breakfast at Sally's" mostly at picnic tables in city parks on a portable, mechanical typewriter while he was homeless for nearly three years. Although he wrote it with no purpose in mind except as a way to fill his time, the National Library Association has declared it to be a "must read." It has received glowing reviews in over 30 newspapers across the country, including The New York Times andChristian Science Monitor.

   His book has inspired many to take action on behalf of the homeless. Six homeless shelters and meal programs have been birthed across North America as a direct result of individuals reading "Breakfast at Sally's." 

   LeMieux has spoken at the National Alliance of the Homeless conference in Washington, D.C., at events in Pittsburgh, Columbus, Dallas, San Francisco and Seattle, and at many universities, high schools and civic organizations.

   LeMieux will share his memoir in a public lecture to illustrate the diversity and humanity of the homeless population. LeMieux's presentation begins at 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 28, in Harned Hall, room 110, on the Saint Martin's University Lacey campus, 5000 Abbey Way SE. The event is free of charge.