Sanctuary: Kip Tiernan and Rosie’s Place, the Nation’s First Shelter for Women

Sanctuary tells Kip Tiernan’s story and the creation of Rosie’s Place, described as the nation’s first shelter for women. Growing up during the Great Depression, Kip helps her grandmother feed men who come to their door for help. Later, while serving food to hungry people, she notices women standing at the back of lines dressed as men. The book connects these experiences with her compassion and vision.