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Keeping Hope Alive: One Woman: 90,000 Lives Changed (2013)

by Hawa Abdi(Favorite Author)

4.1 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1455503762 (ISBN13: 9781455503766)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Grand Central Publishing

review 1: A great book and an even better story of an amazing woman, Hawa Abdi. She is an Ob/Gyn specialist born in Somalia. She went to medical school in the Soviet Union and then law school. She returns to Somalia to build and run a clinic to care for thousands of people in her war torn country. The clinic evolves into a working farm and a refugee camp which houses, treats and feeds up to 90,000 people at one time. Dr. Abdi has an incredible will and such great strength of character. She endured so many hardships in her lifetime and her example of doing good and doing the right thing is remarkable. I was consistenly amazed to read about her choices of staying neutral during conflict and saving and treating her patients as her highest priority, often at risk to herself and her fami... morely. I am in awe of Dr. Abdi and I'm so glad I read this book to learn of her story.
review 2: Inspiring story of Dr. Hawa Abdi, who could never give up on hope as she stayed in her beloved Somalia as the nation was torn apart by a civil war. Her personal sacrifices and compassion for the people, who were displaced seeking food, medical care and safety, have been greatly admired by people around the world. She endured though some of the toughest and bleakest times while others sought refuge in Europe, United States and elsewhere. She miraculously stood-up to her attackers and demanded not one, but three apology letters for her, Somalia and Doctors Without Borders. She is living example of how the power of love will overcome the seduction of evil. This is must read for everyone, because it illustrates on people--not government or big business--can make a difference that is measurable and meaningful. Thank you Dr. Hawa for your amazing courage and work. less

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