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The dark side of the world - places we all should know about
We Did Nothing: Why the Truth Doesn't Always Come Out When the UN Goes inWe Did Nothing: Why the Truth Doesn't Always Come Out When the UN Goes in by Linda Polman
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War through the eyes of a reporter embedded with various UN troops. The section on Rwanda is Horrific.
Season of Blood: A Rwandan JourneySeason of Blood: A Rwandan Journey by Fergal Keane
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A raw description of a terrible event. It should be read but be warned.
The Hospital by the River: A Story of HopeThe Hospital by the River: A Story of Hope by Catherine Hamlin
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What it can be like to be a woman where there is inadequate healthcare - and what determined individuals can do to make a difference.
The Place at the End of the World: Stories from the FrontlineThe Place at the End of the World: Stories from the Frontline by Janine di Giovanni
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An incredible book by a very brave woman.....the sound of the little voices, too often drowned out by the sounds of gunfire.
The Dressing Station: A Surgeon's OdysseyThe Dressing Station: A Surgeon's Odyssey by Jonathan Kaplan
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A War surgeon's view of some dark parts of the world.
Island of BloodIsland of Blood by Anita Pratap
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A book by another very brave woman, focussed manily on conflicts in SE Asia. Includes the only interview with the leader of the Tamil Tigers.
The Constant GardenerThe Constant Gardener by John le Carré
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Important issues - conveyed via a vessel of thrilling fiction.