I found this book to be inspirational. The author writes from a place of admiration and respect for the many people and places with whom she has worked. In the midst of a description of any one of these, she will insert a profound truth, like, "It is only when some people refuse to play that the game has any chance of changing." With its multi-decade scope, the book is a highly readable explanation of one example of international aid work. I definitely recommend it.