Becky the Bookworm: Hope in Hell: History of Doctors Without Borders

I have been trying to find information on what it would be lke to work with Médicins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)and this book has certainly taught me a lot.

The stories of the doctors, nurses and various non-medical professionals working with MSF were enlightening, heart-breaking and inspiring.

The book also discussed how MSF staff dealt with
- performing emergency surgery in the war torn regions of Africa and Asia
- understanding cultural customs and societal differences that affect health care and
- witnessing and reporting genocidal atrocities

For everyone and anyone interested in medical and humanitarian issues, I hope you will find this an educating read.

Becky the Bookworm |