Books with author Charlie Wes Harris

At 22, Charlie West was fresh out of college and, like all young adults, was about to come face to face with the most terrifying thing imaginable: the Real World. Crappy jobs, worse housing, outlandish rent, and the prospect of a soul-sucking life in Corporate America all loomed on the horizon. Filled with doubt and uncertainty for the future, it was clear that a bold action was needed to escape this dreaded Rat Race and stave off the “quiet desperation” which engulfs so many people as they move into adulthood.Inspired by fictional heroes such as Tyler Durden, and real life ones like Kerouac and Thoreau, West impulsively decided to move into a van in search of the freedom he so desperately wanted. Navigating the rough streets of south Boston, getting stranded in a blizzard in the Colorado Mountains, and dealing with the anxieties and uncertainties of such a crazy endeavor, Charlie eventually found his way to the heart of Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay. Here he befriended other “Homeless Hackers,” and lived for a year amidst the world’s most powerful tech companies- and the nation’s largest housing crisis.What began as a quest to escape insane rent and dire living conditions became a journey of reflection and self-discovery, with insights into…The Quarter Life Crisis, and the trials of young adults as they come of ageThe struggles of working Americans trying to get aheadThe paradox of working your entire life to buy things you don’t need and will hardly ever useThe search for true meaning in a world dominated by consumerism and conformityVan Dwelling Voyage is a must read for anyone interested in a life of freedom, adventure, and significance. If this sounds like you, then get ready to, as Hunter S. Thompson would say, “Buy the ticket, take the ride.”"How to Live in a Van" GuideFor all the aspiring van dwellers out there, this thorough guide covers everything you’ll need to know to get started, such as…How to choose a vehicle and build it outWhere to liveHow to maintain stealthHow to go about your daily tasks, such as hygiene and errandsYou’ll also find valuable information that you won’t see in any other guide, including:The 4 Main Types of Van Dwellers and how they liveHow to set up a “Base Camp” to move into your vehicle effectivelyHow to Compartmentalize your lifeHow to establish Routines and Time Blocks to minimize the stress of vehicle dwellingHow to create compelling alibis to maintain secrecyHow you can use a Coworking space to outsource your kitchen, bathroom, and office, all while on a budget

When Neeka was very little, she loved watching the crazy squirrels play in her backyard. Now five years old, she doesn't have time for squirrels, especially since she's busy with school and her little sister, Gel. Neeka is happy with her family and her home, but she feels so far away from her school friends. She wishes she had a playmate, and Gel is much too young. One day, she comes home from school and finds a furry surprise on her parents' bed. What she thinks is a pair of brown socks turns out to be a sleeping squirrel! When the squirrel sees Neeka, he is terribly frightened and tries to find a way to escape. Neeka is scared, too, having forgotten how she used to love watching the cuddly critters play when she was little. With her family's help, Neeka faces her fears and sets the squirrel free-after he's had a good time exploring their house, of course. Outside, the squirrel doesn't seem so scary anymore. In fact, Neeka begins to think maybe the little squirrel took the path inside because he wanted a friend, too. Together, Neeka and the squirrel might not be lonely anymore.

When Neeka was very little, she loved watching the crazy squirrels play in her backyard. Now five years old, she doesn't have time for squirrels, especially since she's busy with school and her little sister, Gel. Neeka is happy with her family and her home, but she feels so far away from her school friends. She wishes she had a playmate, and Gel is much too young.One day, she comes home from school and finds a furry surprise on her parents' bed. What she thinks is a pair of brown socks turns out to be a sleeping squirrel! When the squirrel sees Neeka, he is terribly frightened and tries to find a way to escape. Neeka is scared, too, having forgotten how she used to love watching the cuddly critters play when she was little.With her family's help, Neeka faces her fears and sets the squirrel free--after he's had a good time exploring their house, of course. Outside, the squirrel doesn't seem so scary anymore. In fact, Neeka begins to think maybe the little squirrel took the path inside because he wanted a friend, too. Together, Neeka and the squirrel might not be lonely anymore.

Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived a young girl who did something terrible. But they caught her, and they put her away for life. They said they’d never free her. That was the plan, I mean how could they? After what she did. To all those children! But we should never talk about that. So they locked her up and threw away the key. Thing was, seventy years later, somebody found it.

Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived a young girl who did something terrible. But they caught her, and they put her away for life. They said they’d never free her. That was the plan, I mean how could they? After what she did. To all those children! But we should never talk about that. So they locked her up and threw away the key. Thing was, seventy years later, somebody found it.