Author: Orbinski, James

As one of the world's leading humanitarian activists, James Orbinski MD has confronted suffering and evil in Peru, Somalia, Afghanistan, Rwanda and Russia, but still believes in "the good we can be if we so choose." In this searing personal memoir, imbued with warnings, hope, and lessons on injecting humanitarian activity into our lives, he issues an urgent call to confront suffering in its many forms. Being "political," Orbinski has discovered, is not reserved for politicians; admitting and confronting imperfection is essential to compassion. 320 pp.