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Monique and the Mango Rains: Two Years With a Midwife in Mali

Kris Holloway,

John Bidwell

Start date: February 15, 2016

Finish date: March 15, 2016

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Nov 20, 2014 Heather rated it really liked it

I work for Peace Corps and help train Volunteers and help them throughout their service, such as when they struggle in their relationships with counterparts. Thus, I know what a special relationship Kris and Monique had! I'm grateful to have learned about how special Monique was through reading this; thanks for sharing your and Monique's story, Kris! ...more

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Jul 07, 2015 Sunflower rated it really liked it

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The author of this book was a Peace Corps volunteer who met Monique, the local midwife when she arrived in Mali. The conditions in which they worked, the people of the village and the relationships formed there are a major part of the book. Together they improved the lot of birthing women, and even though the ending is sad, Kris and her husband have ongoing ties with their Mali family.

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Sep 03, 2010 Joy rated it really liked it

This story is awesome and heartbreaking. It blew me out of my own privileged mindset. The writing gets pretty clunky at times (hence 4 not 5 stars), but it's tolerable and does not detract from the overall tale. I do wish there had been a few more photos just because as an ignorant Westerner I sometimes struggled to visualize what was being described. ...more

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