, a Canadian emergency physician and a past president of Médecins Sans Frontières. The title was obviously the inspiration for this blog's name. Orbinski outlines the often ambigous nature of humantiarian work in today's global setting. Orbinski draws from his experiences in the world's hot spots in the past (including Rwanda, Somalia, Zaire, Balkans, and Sudan) with his vision for humanitarinism. One of the remarkable things about this book is the personal level of engagement that Orbinski presents. While describing his work in the world's troubled areas, he relates how the trauma affects his decisions and life. Attention to the personal also plays out in Orbinski's call for change in humanitarianism. He draws attention to the individual level and focuses on uncompromised care for people rather than catering to the whims of larger forces. His vision balances principles and practicality while avoiding being ideological and ineffective. A good read...check it out, or look Orbinski up!Sunday, November 30, 2008
Dr. James Orbinski
I recently finished reading "An Imperfect Offering" by Dr. James Orbinski
, a Canadian emergency physician and a past president of Médecins Sans Frontières. The title was obviously the inspiration for this blog's name. Orbinski outlines the often ambigous nature of humantiarian work in today's global setting. Orbinski draws from his experiences in the world's hot spots in the past (including Rwanda, Somalia, Zaire, Balkans, and Sudan) with his vision for humanitarinism. One of the remarkable things about this book is the personal level of engagement that Orbinski presents. While describing his work in the world's troubled areas, he relates how the trauma affects his decisions and life. Attention to the personal also plays out in Orbinski's call for change in humanitarianism. He draws attention to the individual level and focuses on uncompromised care for people rather than catering to the whims of larger forces. His vision balances principles and practicality while avoiding being ideological and ineffective. A good read...check it out, or look Orbinski up!
, a Canadian emergency physician and a past president of Médecins Sans Frontières. The title was obviously the inspiration for this blog's name. Orbinski outlines the often ambigous nature of humantiarian work in today's global setting. Orbinski draws from his experiences in the world's hot spots in the past (including Rwanda, Somalia, Zaire, Balkans, and Sudan) with his vision for humanitarinism. One of the remarkable things about this book is the personal level of engagement that Orbinski presents. While describing his work in the world's troubled areas, he relates how the trauma affects his decisions and life. Attention to the personal also plays out in Orbinski's call for change in humanitarianism. He draws attention to the individual level and focuses on uncompromised care for people rather than catering to the whims of larger forces. His vision balances principles and practicality while avoiding being ideological and ineffective. A good read...check it out, or look Orbinski up!
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The book must have been quite inspirational if it inspired your blog name. How did it inspire you exactly?
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