For those of you that do read this blog, I'd love your feedback. I know it's important to me to write for myself, but I don't have to publish every boring thing that goes on. What do you want to hear about? Culture? Projects? My personal life and thoughts? Descriptions of people in the village? Let me know so that I try to make this blog more exciting for you all to read. I also have some suggested reading for any of you really interested in this stuff.
Books on Peace Corps Life in West Africa:
-Monique and the Mango Rains (Kris Halloway)
-Nine Hills To Nambonkaha (Sarah Erdman)
Adventures in Health Education in Mali:
- Dancing Skeletons (Katherine A. Dettwyler)
(gives a great picture of malnutrition work in Mali by an American anthropologist)
Books on Development and Health
- The White Man's Burden (William Easterly)
- The End of Poverty (Jeffery Sachs)
- Pathologies of Power (Paul Farmer)
Let me know if you get a chance to read any of these.
Peace,
Emily
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Hi Em,
We love your blog just the way it is - it will be a wonderful memory for all of us (and you) of your experience, or perhaps a book...!
Could you let us know if any of the titles you listed are good for 10 year olds. Keep up your amazing and thoughtful work. We love you.
Cary, Charlie, Isa & Caroline
Emily
My name is Dale Statt. I have been meaning to write you for a while and this seemed like the best time.
I was told of your blog from my friend (your neighbor), Francine Zizelman and have been reading since the beginning. I also work for your Uncle Mike and take kick boxing with your mom!
I just wanted you to know how much i am lovign every single entry! You are a fantastic, enthusiastic, humorous writer! I am learning a lot from you and wouldnt change a thing!
Thanks for sharing and please know that we all appreciate everything you are doing.
You are truly an inspiration!
Dale
Hi Emily,
Cody and I enjoy reading all about your world. At one time I wanted to do exactly what you are doing. I am living vicariously through you. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences.
Love,
Karen Jenkins
Em - LOVE the blog - we don't respond often but we do read all your entries - they read like a novel! We heard all about Steve, Matt and Katie's visit - just incredible - I heard about the 2 chickens!!!
Hope all is well and thanks for the book list - we will check those books out - take care-
Aunt Sue
i read all your entries too! even if a bit late sometimes. i hope you don't change anything, i love it!!!
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