San Francisco's Tenderloin district has a reputation of being a neighborhood with high rates of crime, homelessness, and health disparities.
Dirty Sidewalks & Beautiful People provides a glimpse into the lives of people often misunderstood and stigmatized. Their stories and the challenges they face are told using quotes collected by a nurse practitioner working in a community health center.  The author's reflections and insights are included to provide perspective and provoke thoughts about social issues impacting this segment of society.