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Another Day in Paradise: International Humanitarian Workers Tell Their Stories

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Title: Another Day in Paradise: International Humanitarian Workers Tell Their Stories
by Carol Bergman, John Le Carre
ISBN: 1-57075-487-X
Publisher: Orbis Books
Pub. Date: October, 2003
Format: Hardcover
Volumes: 1
List Price(USD): $25.00
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Rating: 5
Summary: Paradise, like Hell!
Comment: The personal essays of aid workers compiled by Bergman are profiles of ordinary people doing the extraordinary. Each essay reveals a unique writing style and personality. The one common thread that they share is a strong willingness to serve humanity; hence, they're humanitarians.

The compilation consists of 15 essays. None of the locations would be paradise because the hell-holes span the globe to wherever there are wars, the aftermath of wars, conflicts, and natural disasters. Personally, I'm pleased to read about some of those aid organizations that I support.

Here are a few of the more memorable pieces:

Camp-bo-dia by Dr. Panayotis Ellinas, a doctor serving the many needs of Cambodians in a Thai refugee camp. Dr. Ellinas grew up on Cyprus where he witnessed "napalm bombs, death, destruction, and occupation. A scene with pained faces comes back to me often...This is what led me to my vocation." More than empathy, more than compassion; the doctor has great respect for his patients and colleagues.

The House of Prayer and Peace written by Sister Theresa Baldini underscores a strong commitment of caring. Sister Theresa, who in 2002 was 63 years old, and Sister Madeline, age 79, have served in Sudan since 1986. The two Maryknoll nuns have endured not only continuous aerial bombings, several bouts of malaria, and countless rats; but also an austere diet of lentils, peanut butter and crackers, and cabbage. And there's no mention of burn-out!

My Bodyguard is a poignant account by Patrick Dillon of his 10 year old Somalian bodyguard, Muhammad Ali. I'll connect with young Ali whenever I use my Swiss Army Knife. (You'll need to read this essay to know why.)

Paul Heslop's Letters Home is full of grit and humour as he describes his daily routine of defusing mines in Angola.

Overall, each story provides great insight, something more than what could be read in official agency newsletters.

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