How I went from living in a homeless shelter in Queens to being a published author

In the first in a series examining how professional gatekeepers can change the careers of those without traditional connections and privileges, author Alex Miller tells the story of how his New School professor helped him get published when he had lost all hope.

This article is the first in a series about gatekeepers in the professional world taking a chance on those with non-traditional backgrounds. Read the full series here.The series is published in partnership with The Economic Hardship Reporting Project.

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