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President Bill Clinton
“A gripping recollection of the quake’s ruin, chaos, and despair, and the story of remarkable persistence, hope, and love in the aftermath. Once you’ve seen Haiti through Paul Farmer’s eyes, you’ll never see Haitians, or any of the world’s poorest people, quite the same way again.”
Adam Hochschild
“Profoundly moving....An urgent dispatch from the front by one of our finest warriors for social justice. With eloquence and wisdom, Paul Farmer shows how we cannot fully comprehend one of the great natural disasters of history without understanding the man-made suffering that Americans and others have inflicted on Haiti.”
Madison Capital Times, July 14, 2011
“Through the sharing of his experiences and the essays of fellow relief workers and survivors, the book serves as both a first draft of history and a call to action for rebuilding a country devastated by natural and unnatural disasters… Farmer deftly tells the story of his multiple roles - doctor, administrator and diplomat... His writing remains accessible, revealing hope amid criticism and providing touches of humor in a unique personal narrative… "Haiti After the Earthquake" provides a relevant and engaging look into how Farmer sees the world. Readers will empathize with his anger over Haiti's suffering as well as appreciate his insistence that the disaster should open the way for serious development and rebuilding in a country long ignored.”
“Through the sharing of his experiences and the essays of fellow relief workers and survivors, the book serves as both a first draft of history and a call to action for rebuilding a country devastated by natural and unnatural disasters… Farmer deftly tells the story of his multiple roles - doctor, administrator and diplomat... His writing remains accessible, revealing hope amid criticism and providing touches of humor in a unique personal narrative… "Haiti After the Earthquake" provides a relevant and engaging look into how Farmer sees the world. Readers will empathize with his anger over Haiti's suffering as well as appreciate his insistence that the disaster should open the way for serious development and rebuilding in a country long ignored.”
Financial Times, July 16, 2011
“Paul Farmer, doctor and aid worker, offers an inspiring insider’s view of the relief effort.”
“Paul Farmer, doctor and aid worker, offers an inspiring insider’s view of the relief effort.”
Wyclef Jean, September 20, 2011
“The book accomplishes a sense of just keeping Haiti fresh in your mind. The disaster’s not over. They’re a people that have lost 250 million people, with 500,000 still living in tents. This book is a reminder of that.”
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A gripping recollection of the quakes ruin, chaos, and despair, and the story of remarkable persistence, hope, and love in the aftermath. Once youve seen Haiti through Paul Farmers eyes, youll never see Haitians, or any of the worlds poorest people, quite the same way again.President Bill Clinton
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The Heart of a Humanitarian,
By Ian Gordon Malcomson (Victoria, BC) - See all my reviews (HALL OF FAME) (TOP 10 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Haiti After the Earthquake (Hardcover)
Reading this book, written by a prominent doctor involved in the Haiti earthquake relief efforts through Partners in Health, provides a descriptive and helpful insight of what is currently happening in this desperately poor nation. Much of the international relief, over the last couple of years, has been in the form of pledges that have yet to be converted into much-needed relief funds for stabilizing the country's very fragile infrastructure and restoring the economy to a subsistent level. Haiti, as it stands now, is nowhere close to being rebuilt because of the lack of effective internal leadership and political institutions stemming from years of living under the ruthless oppression of the Duvalier dictatorship and American influence. This is a country that has got use to squalor, appreciates little about the rule of law, and unfortunately has been abandoned by the world as a severely failed state that will never be fixed. Even the efforts of President Clinton and his ubiquitous relief foundation is finding it hard to make a dint in the overall situation. Consequently, when natural disasters like a large earthquake strikes this island state things essentially go from bad to worst: cholera epidemics, malnutrition, crime, and civil unrest only increase the misery factor. The lack of timely foreign aid, an absence of a unified UN oversight meaningful coordination of NGOs over the last two decades, and the continual presence of a culture of corruption has now made Haiti susceptible to additional aggravations such as implementing proper sanitation and distribution of vaccines. Despite all these obstacles, Farmer's story is an incredible tale of heroic individuals who are trying to work around these difficulties. Their efforts in building a critical teaching hospital in the center of the country is inspiring to read. Farmer and his team of devoted physicians and scientists have been able to draw on some successes they experienced in helping to restore Rwanda after the genocide of the 1990s. At all times, Farmer and his associates show the utmost respect and compassion for the Haitian people in their never-ending struggles to just survive.
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History Plus First Person Accounts of Collapse, Recovery, and the Road Ahead . . . Combined with Some Important Prescriptions,
By Donald Mitchell "Jesus Loves You!" (Thanks for Providing My Reviews over 112,000 Helpful Votes Globally) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER) (#1 HALL OF FAME)
This review is from: Haiti After the Earthquake (Hardcover)
"You have made the earth tremble;You have broken it; Heal its breaches, for it is shaking." -- Psalm 60:2 (NKJV) Our church teams with its counterpart in Port-au-Prince to operate an orphanage there. Naturally, we've heard a lot about the terrible earthquake and its aftermath. In addition, our pastor has helped coordinate some relief activities as have some church members. They have added perspectives, too. Because of the great respect I feel for Dr. Paul Farmer and his humanitarian work in Haiti and Rwanda, I thought it was important to find out what he recommends should be done in Haiti. I'm glad I did because he has provided a valuable document combining many perspectives on Haiti's history, its vulnerabilities, what happened during and after the earthquake, and prescriptions for how to build a better Haiti from the rubble and pain. My understanding greatly increased. I especially appreciated the comparisons to Rwanda, which is another nation that concerns me for which and for whose people I also regularly pray . . . as I do for Haiti and its people. If you don't know any Haitians, you should get to know some. They are fine people who deal with problems in a patient way. They also want to create a better nation. And they can . . . but some changes are required. It's not all heartwarming in the book. You'll read some things about some journalists and relief "workers" that may make you feel angry and sad. In addition, the scope of the misery and devastation portrayed (the reality, not a false perception) is broad and unrelenting. But you can help make a difference. Start by reading this book. Then, pick something you can do to help Haiti . . . and keep doing it for the rest of your life. I think you'll be glad that you did.
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This review is from: Haiti After the Earthquake (Hardcover)
Farmer is never more so at the top of his game than now in the newly released Haiti after the Earthquake. Poignantly written, Farmer articulates his first hand account of the January 12th earthquake. With detailed descriptions of the redevelopment efforts in post earthquake Haiti, Farmer simultaneously calls attention to the broken and empty promises and efforts made by the international community while celebrating the heroic efforts of so many in the hours just after bagay la (the thing). Noting the unpreparedness of the international community for such a disaster, the reader is able to not only sympathize but feel the immense frustration that so many on the ground felt in those first few hours. The second half, equally moving and inspiring, is told from others' points of view and reveals the hopes and dreams for a Haiti built back better. A must read for anyone interested in Haiti and the redevelopment efforts, or for those frustrated with the seemingly slow pace of reconstruction who are looking for optimism amidst the crushing rubble.
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Heartbreaking,
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A heartbreaking account of the devastating earthquake that ripped Port-au-Prince. Farmer combines thoughtul analysis on policy and historic aspects that contributed to Haiti's precarious situation with on-the-ground accounts of the human deminsion of the tragedy. Sorrowful accounts that affect even the most harden. A great, and important, read.
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History Plus First Person Accounts of Collapse, Recovery, and the Road Ahead . . . Combined with Some Important Prescriptions,
By Donald Mitchell "Jesus Loves You!" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Haiti After the Earthquake (Hardcover)
"You have made the earth tremble;You have broken it; Heal its breaches, for it is shaking." -- Psalm 60:2 (NKJV) Our church teams with its counterpart in Port-au-Prince to operate an orphanage there. Naturally, we've heard a lot about the terrible earthquake and its aftermath. In addition, our pastor has helped coordinate some relief activities as have some church members. They have added perspectives, too. Because of the great respect I feel for Dr. Paul Farmer and his humanitarian work in Haiti and Rwanda, I thought it was important to find out what he recommends should be done in Haiti. I'm glad I did because he has provided a valuable document combining many perspectives on Haiti's history, its vulnerabilities, what happened during and after the earthquake, and prescriptions for how to build a better Haiti from the rubble and pain. My understanding greatly increased. I especially appreciated the comparisons to Rwanda, which is another nation that concerns me for which and for whose people I also regularly pray . . . as I do for Haiti and its people. If you don't know any Haitians, you should get to know some. They are fine people who deal with problems in a patient way. They also want to create a better nation. And they can . . . but some changes are required. It's not all heartwarming in the book. You'll read some things about some journalists and relief "workers" that may make you feel angry and sad. In addition, the scope of the misery and devastation portrayed (the reality, not a false perception) is broad and unrelenting. But you can help make a difference. Start by reading this book. Then, pick something you can do to help Haiti . . . and keep doing it for the rest of your life. I think you'll be glad that you did. |
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