A fantastic and moving collection of essays. Particular favorites were the sweetness of the preface "We're Alone," the numerous important chapters on contemporary Haitian history and politics, and especially the literary tribute to Toni Morrison "They Are Waiting in the Hills." Danticat's essays contain the signature poetic insights found throughout her fiction. I'm excited to add this to my collection of her writing.

A collection of essays including ones on the most recent natural disasters in Haiti, the assassination of Haiti’s president and the kidnapping of missionaries in the country and loss, in general.

A quiet, contemplative book. Definitely not a feel good book, but I liked it. Always the best for a good look at Haiti, past and present.