How I Failed to Save the World

Or Forty Years of Foreign Aid

Auteurs

• Gordon Bridger

Paramètres

• 212 pages
• 8 heures de lecture

• Biographies et réflexions

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The narrative offers a humorous and insightful glimpse into the author's life across various countries, including Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, and Chile, while working with the United Nations. It highlights personal adventures, such as navigating a massive ship and his wife's dramatic escape during a coup. The account also delves into the complexities of working with international aid agencies and culminates in his unexpected journey to becoming the Mayor of Guildford, providing a rich tapestry of experiences that blend humor with poignant reflections on privilege and duty.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2008
• Reliure: (souple)