Book and author featured in Nexos, an American Airlines' inflight magazine*** Free ebook with print purchase. Click on "MatchBook on Kindle site for details.**The Street or Me is the true story of Judith Glynn, a divorcee who can barely make ends meet in New York City. Judith is drawn to befriend Michelle, a homeless drunk in her neighborhood. Previously a beauty queen in Italy, Michelle had come to the states when an American photographer convinced her that fame awaited. Drugs and alcohol got in the way of that dream. Putting her life aside and risking her own safety, Judith is determined to recover Michelle’s dignity and return her to her family in Italy. But is Michelle too far gone, preferring street life and possible death in a gutter over Judith’s guiding light back into society?Note: This book contains scenes and profanity relevant to street life, told by the author to create an authentic read and handled in good taste. "The desperation, anxiety and chaos of the streets are captured by Judith Glynn in this story of her electric and fraught relationship with a neighborhood homeless woman. As Ms. Glynn bridges that divide by extending her hand, tentatively at first, to Michelle, she depicts the trepidation, risk and ultimately deep connection forged between a middle-class professional woman and a homeless woman. She discovers in her quest for connection something secretly beautiful about our common humanity."- Kevin M. Ryan, President/CEO Covenant House International "When asked what is the best thing housed people can do for the homeless, many people without a home say 'Just look me in the eye, say hello, and treat me like a human being.' Judith Glynn followed this advice and the result is this inspiring book."- Eric Hirsch, Professor of Sociology, Providence College "An accurate description of the devastation which attends this killer disease. A remarkable love story. Best of all, a riveting read. I couldn't put it down."- Skip Sviokla MD ABAM. Author (w/Kerry Zukus) "From Harvard to Hell...and back" 20/20 was going to present Michelle's story to the world. They backed out ...Judith took up the slack and told a story that will make anyone look at panhandlers and those who sleep in doorways in a whole new way. Although the plot line is thin, the human drama is intense. The story will stick with you long after you turn the last page.- B. Lynn Goodwin, Writer Advice Blog Many people praised what I did for Michelle, as did she. But many more asked why I went to extreme measures to rescue her. I asked myself the same question then and now. The answers are rooted in mankind's compassion for one another and for walking tall in life.  They are gifts that continue to enrich my life and for which I'm thankful. A sidewalk hello between two diverse New York City women begins an inspiring story about redemption over evil. Michelle Browning is 33, habitually drunk, homeless for six years and nearing death. Judith Glynn is middle-aged, divorced with grown children and struggles to support herself in her adopted city. The Street or Me: A New York Story is a gripping read about Judith's obsession to rescue Michelle and restore her dignity. But as Judith single-handedly sets out to reunite Michelle with her family in Italy, is her fixation worth the street danger and futility she faces...or the sacrifice to involve her family with her homeless friend? At stake during this two-year odyssey is whether Michelle's alcohol addiction will keep her on the street or will she follow Judith's path to go home. This memoir is a raw and enlightened read, even when Judith often despises Michelle and the obsession to save her. Judith Glynn began her writing life many years ago with a travel article about Ireland. Once published, she went on to publish hundreds of articles over the years, many for national newspapers and more recently for the Web. Her first novel,  A Collector of Affections: Tales from a Woman's Heart  entwines romance with travel for the middle-aged reader. She lives in New York, Rhode Island and settles in quickly in the newest destination.