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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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An inside to the thoughts of liberation-theology,
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This review is from: In the Parish of the Poor: Writings from Haiti (Paperback)
This book is excellent! Having met Aristide- in Haiti, I know the absolute power of love that Aristide holds in his heart for the people of Haiti - and this book does just that. It gives the reader a look at the problems in Haiti, those that Aristide has experienced, and why he believes he can change the situation there. He gives the reader fact and feeling- true, honest feelings without the flowery-detail. The feelings in this book are human. Aristide calls out to his readers to take heed and see Haiti as a land of people with pride, love, and faith. He lets you see - from his point of view - the atrocities of standing against the powerful government....of what his vision is for Haiti's future and how faith and liberation theology will bring Haiti to a new level. An excellent read- a powerful book- with actual sermons given by Aristide at the end- that might change the reader's view of the society we live in and his/her place in it.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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A Wonderful and Intriguing Read,
This review is from: In the Parish of the Poor: Writings from Haiti (Paperback)
As a person who takes an interest in the country of Haiti and its political figures, I was very excited upon discovering Aristide's "In the Parish of the Poor". This book, which includes a wonderful foreword by Amy Wilentz, contains all the intellect and emotional fervor that makes Aristide the highly-respected individual that he is. The book is well-written and even contains some of Aristide's sermons. I am in no means a supporter of Aristide; however, I must highly recommend this book to anyone. I have thoroughly enjoyed it.
6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Timeless and Touching,
By LMA "labadeegirl" (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: In the Parish of the Poor: Writings from Haiti (Paperback)
Haiti- 600 miles from Florida, but it may as well be 600 light years! Jean Bertrand Aristide captures that magnificently in "In The Parish of the Poor". As an educator I have used passages from this book in class to provoke discussions on social justice and morality. And as someone who is drawn to Haiti as often as funds allow,I cherish it for its truth. A lot has happened to Haiti since Titid wrote this, but it has a spirit that is timeless.
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TO ALL MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS who have worked for so long in the parishes of the poor, in the campos and in the barrios of our common hemisphere Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
decent poor man, have come from far away, red armbands, remote destination Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fort Dimanche, Jean Bosco, Father Aristide, Father Smarth, Haitian Army, Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, Latin America, Tontons Macoute, Franck Romain, Jesus Christ, General Avril, United States, Coast Guard New!
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TO ALL MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS who have worked for so long in the parishes of the poor, in the campos and in the barrios of our common hemisphere Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
decent poor man, have come from far away, red armbands, remote destination Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fort Dimanche, Jean Bosco, Father Aristide, Father Smarth, Haitian Army, Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, Latin America, Tontons Macoute, Franck Romain, Jesus Christ, General Avril, United States, Coast Guard New!
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- Clinton in Haiti: The 1994 US Invasion of Haiti by Philippe Girard on 5 pages
- Upholding Democracy: The United States Military Campaign in Haiti, 1994-1997 by John R. Ballard on page 49, page 55, and Back Matter
- Dignity by Jean-Bertrand Aristide in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- U.S. Intervention and Regime Change in Nicaragua by Mauricio Solaun in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Doing Local Theology: A Guide for Artisans of a New Humanity (Faith and Cultures Series) by Clemens Sedmak on page 84, and Back Matter
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