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Changing the World, One Book at a Time (page 2)


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Cover art for FORBIDDEN LESSONS IN A KABUL GUESTHOUSE
NONFICTION
Released: June 21, 2011

"A moving message from a courageous humanitarian, and more timely than ever."
"For the cost of one [American] bombing run," the author writes in this hard-hitting debut memoir, "I doubtless could have fed and clothed and cared for those 100,000 displaced Afghan refugees. Read full book review >
Cover art for NO TIME TO LOSE
NONFICTION
Released: May 28, 2012

"An absorbing memoir in which the author learns to combat deadly diseases and maneuver in the international political scene."
London School of Tropical Medicine director Piot gives a boots-on-the-ground account of the global struggle to contain two potentially devastating pandemics: Ebola hemorrhagic fever and AIDS. Read full book review >
Cover art for BEYOND GOOD INTENTIONS
NONFICTION
Released: Oct. 1, 2012

"A bold argument based mostly on experiences and observations rather than statistical support. "
In her debut memoir, filmmaker and activist Hogan examines the problems with international aid efforts in Africa. Read full book review >