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On That Day, Everybody Ate: One Woman's Story of Hope and Possibility in Haiti
By: Margaret Trost Publisher: Koa Books Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: Koa Books Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 168 Publication Date: September 15, 2008
Product Description: Margaret Trost was in her 30s when her husband died suddenly of asthma, leaving her to raise their young son alone. In despair, seeking meaning in her life and in her husband’s death, she accepted an invitation to visit Haiti as part of a pilgrimage of reverse mission, to serve the poor as a means to transform the providers. This is a moving account of her immersion in the West's most impoverished nation. Gently and viscerally, Trost describes her experiences in a hospice and in the horrific slums of Cité Soleil. As she struggles to make sense of such extreme conditions existing so near the US, readers discover with her the healing power of reaching out. In the process, we meet and come to love the eternally optimistic and enterprising Father Jean-Just, and the wise octogenarian Manmi Dét, who teaches Margaret to work hard and also to play and to dance. And we have a front-row seat as this unlikely group of friends creates a food program for Haiti's children. In straightforward, conversational prose, with humility, candor, and love, Trost shares the story of a serendipitous flow of events that guided her on her passage from despair to hope.
Why isn't this book out there in audio format or made into a movie? It's unbelievable how much knowledge I took in about Haiti and it's people. I've read other books on Haiti--mostly on the issue covering slavery among the children. But this book is so complete. In less that 150 pages, I gathered information on the island's history, economy, weather, it's shantytowns, Mother Theresa's Hospice, Haiti being the #1 impoverished nation on earth, as well as a memoir of an inspirational woman who started to do something about the poverty there...and that was to feed as many children as she possibly could raise money for, back home in the USA. Listen, my friends, this is a must read, a great gift, and I can't understand why it is not a movie. As well, my girlfriend only has time for audio books in her car. But it's not on audio CD and it really needs to be, as people who listen to audio books are missing out on a fantastic read! I give this book 5 of the biggest stars I can possibly give! Thank you, Margaret Trost, for writing such a heart-warming n' fascinating book. You taught me as much about Haiti as I could have learned from studying the country for a semester in a sociology class, as well as inspiring me to follow your examples in life. God Bless you, Margaret Trost and thank you Koa Books!
An inspirational kick in the pants to live life BIG! Wow, great book! An inspirational kick in the pants to live life BIG, with courage, conviction and love. I have read this book twice since it arrived in the mail two weeks ago. Margaret Trost's story is honest and compelling. You will feel like her favorite travel companion. . . from shared tears over the loss of her husband, through the eye-opening experience of colorful Haiti, to simple hope. Trost gives you a well-written glimpse into a culture in crisis, and shows you one person's power to create positive change. I was so happy to discover Trost's blog on her nonprofit's site (http://whatiffoundation.org/news/blog/) so that I can read ongoing updates on the wonderful Haitian people she has introduced.
Inspiring book that is good to read too! Absolutely great book. The whole experience comes alive for the reader and it is like you are right there with Margaret. Thanks for writing this.
An Inspiration This is narrative journalism at its best: clear, clean unsentimental writing with memorable characters, vividly drawn settings and a storyline that won't let go of your heart. "On That Day Everybody Ate," will bring tears to your eyes, but it may also give you the courage to do something you've never done before -- help someone less fortunate. For those of us who have never seen real poverty or felt real hunger, this book is a revelation. You feel the intense heat of the Haitian sun and the children's pains of hunger, but because of Ms. Trost's faith and the beautiful people she encounters there, you also feel the hope.
"On That Day Everybody Ate" puts the reader in the experience. When you put the book down, you will feel as though you've been to Haiti yourself. It's an emotional journey, yet it leaves you uplifted and inspired because -- as the author is transformed by the Haitians, so are we.
Just as the children of Haiti need the What if? Foundation for their weekly hot meals, so do we all need Margaret Trost to serve us her wisdom: The meaning of life reveals itself when we give to those who need us most. This is a treasure of a book.
INFORMATIVE, INTIMATE, INSPIRATIONAL What a terrific little book!! With great sensitivity Margaret Trost captures the daily lives of people as they manage to survive with almost no material objects. While I read I felt as if I too was in that small settlement in Haiti experiencing the comradery and compasssion the inhabitants have for one another. In spite of no electricity, running water, a school or adequate food they find ways to enjoy life that escape many of us. I hope you'll read "On That Day, Everybody Ate" and that it will inspire you as much as it did me.
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