Kathleen Popa has posted the concluding Part 5 of the discussion on issues of homelessness between Squat author Taylor Field and “The Homeless Guy” Kevin Barbieux. This discussion began after Kathleen, who posted a favorable review of Squaton her blog, interviewed Kevin, a homeless blogger from Nashville, about his perspective of Squat. Taylor was intrigued by some of Kevin’s criticism of the novel and initiated contact with Kevin which as resulted in this dialogue.

Dialogue with Taylor Field and “The Homeless Guy” Kevin Barbieux Part 5

Dialogue with Taylor Field and “The Homeless Guy” Kevin Barbieux Part 4

Dialogue with Taylor Field and “The Homeless Guy” Kevin Barbieux Part 3

Dialogue with Taylor Field and “The Homeless Guy” Kevin Barbieux Part 2

Dialogue with Taylor Field and “The Homeless Guy” Kevin Barbieux Part 1

Original review of Squatby Kathleen Popa and critique by “The Homeless Guy”

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Through this clever “role reveral,” Field powerfully reminds believers that the world is watching, and they know when our words and our lives don’t match, or when our words simply can’t be trusted. In fact, they often know even before we do.

Kathleen Popa has posted Part 3 and Part 4 of the discussion on issues of homelessness between Squat author Taylor Field and “The Homeless Guy” Kevin Barbieux. This discussion began after Kathleen, who posted a favorable review of Squaton her blog, interviewed Kevin, a homeless blogger from Nashville, about his perspective of Squat. Taylor was intrigued by some of Kevin’s criticism of the novel and initiated contact with Kevin which as resulted in this dialogue.

Dialogue with Taylor Field and “The Homeless Guy” Kevin Barbieux Part 4

Dialogue with Taylor Field and “The Homeless Guy” Kevin Barbieux Part 3

Dialogue with Taylor Field and “The Homeless Guy” Kevin Barbieux Part 2

Dialogue with Taylor Field and “The Homeless Guy” Kevin Barbieux Part 1

Original review of Squatby Kathleen Popa and critique by “The Homeless Guy”

Author and church planter Ed Stetzer recently offered this review of Squat:

I am not typically a big fan of Christian fiction. Too many insanely perfect people, implausible situations, and impossibly happy endings. I like fiction that rings true, not trite. That’s why I am impressed with Squat. First, Field writes from his experience– one who has lived and ministered among the homeless for a long time. The book reflects the reality of homeless life lived up close. Second, Field knows the pain of the street and is not afraid to share it with the reader. It is that pain which makes us hurt and empathize. Finally, it rings true. It tells a gritty story in a way that is plausible and engaging. It’s a great read.

Check out Ed’s book Breaking the Missional Code: Your Church Can Become a Missionary in Your Community.

Brent Thomas has written an essay entitled An Interaction With Squat and A Meditation on Fiction on his blog Colossians Three Sixteen. The essay offers some very insightful comments about the power of fiction to communicate a message. He also offers some very thoughtful comments about Squat. 

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Field gives a brief insight into the many hours of real-life wrestling behind them. Knowing the context in which he ministers, Field has made a point without having to explain his point. Field has succeeded in reminding why, in the right hands, fiction can be so powerful.

Kathleen Popa has posted Part 2 of the discussion on issues of homelessness between Squat author Taylor Field and “The Homeless Guy” Kevin Barbieux. This discussion began after Kathleen, who posted a favorable review of Squaton her blog, interviewed Kevin, a homeless blogger from Nashville, about his perspective of Squat. Taylor was intrigued by some of Kevin’s criticism of the novel and initiated contact with Kevin which as resulted in this dialogue.

Dialogue with Taylor Field and “The Homeless Guy” Kevin Barbieux Part 2

Dialogue with Taylor Field and “The Homeless Guy” Kevin Barbieux Part 1

Original review of Squatby Kathleen Popa and critique by “The Homeless Guy”

On September 14th, blogger Kathleen Popa posted a favoravle review of Squat saying she found the book “an engaging novel that asks important questions about homelessness.” However, Kathleen wanted to see what a different perspective might be coming from someone who has experienced homeless so she interviewed “The Homeless Guy” Kevin Barbieux about his view of Squat.

Well, Kevin was much more critical of Squat. This has prompted Taylor to seek further dialog with Kevin about the issues he raised in his critique of Squat. This continued dialog is being sponsored by Kathleen at her blog. The first installment appreared today.

Check it out.

“. . . where Rent meets The Passion . . .” 

An article about the novel Squat featuring an interview with Taylor Field are featured in the current issue (Nov. 22-28, 2006) of The Villager, a newspaper that serves the “West and East Village, Chelsea, SoHo, NoSo, Little Italry, Chinatown, and the Lower East Side” of New York City’s Manhattan.

Click to read the fantastic article.

It is fast paced and full of both heart-wrenching and uplifting moments which capture a day in the Lower East Side with historical precision and human emotion.

There is a new review of Squat recently posted at SBC Outpost. Check it out.

Put it on your Christmas list and read it through the holidays; you’ll be glad you did.

Squat is featured this week on the front page of Lifeway.com, linking to the article “NYC Pastor Uses Fiction To Share Truth About Homelessness.”

Recently, the website Challies.com featured a favorable review of Squat.

Fields crafts interesting characters and characters you’ll find that you care about. While the characters are a far cry from ones I’d be likely to bump into in my life circumstances, they are intriguing and interesting. Squat was an enjoyable read and one I’d be happy to recommend to others.