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"Never have I learned so much from one book... about the plight of our fellow man, about geography, about the work of the UN...The author's accomplishment and contribution to approaching the perplexing problem of social and economic inequality in the third world are fascinating reading against a backdrop of deep personal experiences."
Gunnar Sedleniek
"The book brought to mind so many international headlines in my lifetime and offered me an on-the-ground look at the human stories behind the headlines. And those stories kept me on the edge of my seat! Mr. Heyn includes historical background to set up the context for his programs for development, which is both informative and enriching. While the wonderfulness of this book to me is as a memoir, it sets out an optimistic framework for those pondering the way for social change."
Karen Edwards
"As the leader of a Peace Corps book club, I've read too many memoirs in which the author's Peace Corps accomplishments form the opening, body, and conclusion of the book. Michael Heyn's book...is absolutely refreshing because his Peace Corps experience, while pivotal in his life, plays a bit role in the arc of the book. Heyn's observations from his inspirational career, mostly spent working for the UN, dwarf his account of his early Peace Corps experience, both in significance and in book pages...The stories he tells are stunning, and his reflections about how humans should engage with each other are spot-on. This book is recommended to anyone who likes surprising memoirs, has curiosity about lesser-understood parts of the world, and/or wishes to be influenced by an optimistic voice about a responsible way forward for humanity."
Bill Stein
"Really good read showing the difference an individual can make all over the world. Felt like I was a part of what Michael was doing. Contained beautiful descriptions of out of the way places. Really enjoyed it."
Statia Carey
Michael Heyn's thoughtful memoir of his life and times as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the mid-Sixties and then as a staff member of the United Nations for forty exciting years exemplifies the spirit and the substance of the people who responded to President John Kennedy's clarion call for peace-makers."
William Evensen