Imagine summarizing the most emotional trip of you life in a few pages and you have what Bill Bryson did in this book.  Only 50 pages long, the book tells of Bryson's experiences while visiting C.A.R.E. facilities in some of the most destitute and dangerous parts of Africa.  He does manage to inject some of his trademark wit into a very serious topic, but in large part he paints a literal picture of a world that most Westerners will never see - or care about.  That's a pity, because in these few pages he tell truths that everyone should hear and take to heart.  This is a book well worth the short time it takes to read it, and by purchasing it, you're making a contribution to C.A.R.E.'s vital work.

I love Bill Bryson and find his writing entertaining, informative, and sincere. While the intentions behind this book are worthy it is clearly neither a true diary nor comparable to the rest of his catalogue. It is surprisingly short -- only about 49 pages and appears to be merely an afterthought or hastily written magazine article turned into a book. I consider a "Short History of Nearly Everything" and "A Walk in the Woods" among my favorite books of all time. So on a recent flight in Africa I thought this book would make great reading to pass the time. It was way too short and left me unsatisfied. There are hints of Bryson's normal eloquence and wit along with his keen powers of observation. But mostly this reads like a pamphlet. Download it cheaply on a Kindle but I don't recommend buying the hardcover version at this price regardless of the charity to which the money goes.

As usual another fantastic book by Bill Bryson. Highly recommended.

Wie alles von Bill Bryson, ist auch dieser Kurzbericht über die Care-Projekte in Kenia wieder sehr informativ und lesenswert. Empfeshlenswert!

Well done Bill, another great read and well done CARE, keep up the good work, my money has been very well spent.