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The cover and title are misleading. This book is more culturally sensitive and aware than I expected. Detailed description of culture shock and adaptation make the book worth reading. The author does not spend much time describing the places or cultures she interacts with. But she is refreshingly honest about her reactions to the disorientation and frustration of dealing with a totally unfamiliar culture and the addictive qualities of "aid" work.
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Just started this Saturday. So far, it's fun. I was in Peace Corps from 1989--1991 in Malawi, so we'll see how it goes.
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