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When Invisible Children Sing

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This book is interesting on several levels. First, it tells the fascinating story of Dr. Huang and his work with the street children of Bolivia. His approach of focusing on the stories of several children makes it very easy for the reader to connect with and understand the children.

In addition, the book really explains generational and intractable poverty and the forces that keep it in place. I suspect similar forces are in place in all settings, even in a country as wealthy as the United States. Moreover, he describes his own childhood living with a family recently immigranted from Taiwan and his family's experience with the health care system in the U.S. It is a must read for employees in social service settings.

Last, because he is an physician, he describes in detail the medical and mental health issues faced by the children, and I would recommend this book to be required curriculum for anyone planning to do medical mission work. (Or work with the homeless in the U.S. for that matter.)

Dr. Chi writes an exceptionally transparent account of his own spiritual journey and personal passion for helping "the least of these". He wrestles with doubt and anger, painfully discovers the limits of compassion, and ultimately develops a successful strategy to rescue a handful of the hundreds of abandoned children from the otherwise hopeless streets of La Paz, Bolivia.

This book is a quick read, but opens one's eyes to the humanity of children and adults living on the streets--whether at home or at thirteen thousand feet in the high desert of the Andes. Neither liberal nor conservative, neither utopian nor cynical; the author offers a balanced view of reality on the streets of Bolivia's capital city without the burden of a philosophical agenda. His insights have value in understanding the plight of abandoned children around the world, and hints at potential solutions which offer hope for children like those described so eloquently in Dr. Chi's text.

Chi Huang writes with an open heart. He shows his love for his family and the street children of Bolivia. It is apparent to the reader that his sister's death has left an impact on his life. This book makes you hang your mouth open in awe, wipe the tears from your eyes and smile with joy. Excellent!

An eye opening and gut wrenching account of how street children in Bolivia live their lives. Dr. Huang places his faith and his deeds where the "rubber hits the road" and lives among them as he ministers to them in their destitution.

This book, When Invisible Children Sing, is a true story about a Taiwanese doctor who was living in America. He decided to help the street kids in Bolivia with his medical abilities. This book is about how Dr. Chi helps some children. You will hear of Mercedes, Gabriel, Vicki, little Rosa, and many more. One of the stories is of Danalia. She has two kids. Their names are Natalia and Maria. Maria is a 5 month-old baby. She gets very sick and needs to be taken to the hospital. Meanwhile, Dr. Chi is on vacation. Danalia reluctantly takes Maria to the hospital. Even though Maria goes to the hospital, she dies. I like this book because I like medical books and mission books. This book combines the two subjects. I would definitely recommend it because it is an excellent book; but not for anyone younger than junior high, because the book talks about sexual abuse. The content is more for older children. You don't want to miss it!

As other readers have already mentioned the book is an account of Doc. Chis' personal experience in Bolivia with the street children. When I was given this book I wasn't sure how well I would like it. Giving an accuont of volunteer work can be boring as I personally know being I use to perform a great deal of volunteer work. But this book was very well written and in addition to drew me in. I read the entire book in one night being I couldn't put the book down. Have tissue handy.

A realistic portrayal of the street children of La Paz, Bolivia, a mission worth investigating.

First of all, I would really like to thank Dr. Huang for sharing his experience in Bolivia with us. The language of narration is transparent and original, truly captures the voice and hopes of the children. Dr. Huang's profession as a doctor gives him the specialty as having an extra pair of eyes where he could see through the street children, transcribe them onto paper and present to us with the struggle they are suffering and the environment that they are leaving at. I cried several times while I was reading the book. With my eyes closed, I suddenly feel all the street children are surrounding me, giggling and asking me to share their stories with everyone.
Dr. Huang precisely points out even an orphanage has its own limitation; money and extra personnels cannot substitute the love and caring that one could provide. I would really like to recommend this book to parents with children in order to have a sense of how children living in developing world are surviving and thriving with their own hands and determination.

I was given the opportunity to donate $100 to whomever I felt was in need. This opportunity was given to me by my church, Life Fellowship in Kemah, Texas. After reading "When Invisible Children Sing" I know this is where my donation is suppose to go. Thank you for sharing such an amazing experience with the world.

I want all those who love children to read this and cry! There are thousand and thousands of street children around the world who need our help! Very well written, good factual content. Be prepared to have your heart broken.