Bearing the Bruise: A Lifetime in Haiti (spring 2011)
The earthquake in Haiti is forcing me to write a long-delayed book about my longstanding relationship to Haiti, the episodes in recent history that I’ve witnessed in that country since 1982, and the significance to all of us of Haitian history and experience. I visited Haiti most recently in 2004, returned in March 2010, and will be traveling there again for three weeks in August-September 2010. The book will also include conversations with eyewitnesses and early responders to the earthquake, including (but certainly not limited to) Pakistani-American physicians and Todd Shea of CDRS Pakistan/SHINE Humanity. As with Overtaken By Events, pre-purchasing the Haiti book for US$25 including shipping will defray the travel and other costs I will incur in bringing it to publication.
