I recently read "Emergency Sex" on the workings of the United Nations around the world, from Kosovo to Liberia, Somalia and Haiti, and enjoyed it tremendously. There is no sex in "Emergency Sex" per se, but the intensity with which UN staff work in conflict situations around the world. The story is told by three individuals who meet coincidentally in the line of duty and develop strong friendships. Through the real life experiences of the narrators, we see the struggles of UN staff members who passionately seek to save lives in very difficult circumstances.
I also read "The Kite Runner," an interesting novel that takes you from Afghanistan through Pakistan to California. I set out to read this one to escape, but as the novel unfolded I became more and more concerned about the impact of war on individuals and families in Afghanistan, and the unsettling nature of exile. I was moved by the emotion of childhood love. In the final analysis, I did not escape, but learned immensely.
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