A Book I Can't Put Down

I am reading this book right now. Thought you might like to know. Only because it is a truly inspiring and eye-opening book and you can buy it on sale at Chapters right now!! I can't put it down. It is a non-fiction book-so it is very real. This guy William Powers writes about his journey into instable and poverty-stricken Liberia, in West Africa as an aid worker. He went there to "fight poverty and save the rainforest", so he writes about all his adventures, and struggles, and of course the corrupt government, and issues that go along with that. The Liberian people themselves seem wonderful... but their world seems to be a different story. Besides the fact that there is often swearing in this book, and some things make me a little uncomfortable, I would recommend it if you would like a dose of reality. As I am reading it I find myself in shock of the reality that is the world we live in today. It makes you want to find out more so that you can do something about it. We are so fortunate here. It makes me really confused why sometimes I find myself wanting more. Danny and I have been SO blessed these first 6 months of our marriage. I wish I could cut off my desire for material possessions. We have more than enough. I am sure this will always be something I will be growing through. Maybe our trip to Africa in March will encourage a slap in the face (for me). Speaking of Africa...our team is getting a bunch of vaccines tomorrow! I am super scared, because I sometimes pass out. However, I would rather one needle than any of the diseases so I guess I'll have to go through the agony. One day I'll learn to like needles. Maybe...