Fontaine (luvmarie83) reviewed on 1/23/2010 + 47 more book reviews

A compelling book that I couldn't put down. The author's story is timely and fascinating, as so many Americans would like to know what it's really like "over there" and how we can help. There are pictures in the middle of the book (at least the paperback version) that give you a little glimpse at the people in the book and the area they are talking about.

It was cool to relate what the author was doing on 9/11 (miles from the Afghanistan border) to what I was doing at that same time (running out the door to a college class). How different our lives are. The author began as just one man trying to climb a mountain (ok, a really really big mountain) and now he has directly impacted the lives of thousands of children in the areas of the world that need it the most.

There is a lot of information about how the country he is in and his organization works, but also enough "real life" stuff to get you invested in the story of "Dr. Greg". He falls in love with his wife at first sight, his little sister had special needs, he worried about making it home in time for his first child's birth, etc.

I finished the book applauding his efforts, and those of the people who supported him (he seems to have an amazing wife and family!), while also wanting to know how I can help further his cause and others like it.

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