The stories clearly show that MDS volunteers take a holistic approach. Not only do they clean up after natural disasters and rebuild homes, but they take time to listen and befriend the victims. All three of us survived, but she died. Former MDS volunteers will welcome this book as a fitting tribute to their efforts. Others may well be encouraged to volunteer their service in the future.
Much information is presented here in a positive way.
Recipients of aid express gratefulness, workers exude enthusiasm, and many of the pictures show a blue sky above the scenes of devastation and the subsequent reconstruction. It is truly a book about hope. John Klassen is a member of River East MB Church in Winnipeg. Next Last modified March 6, 2001. Mennonite Brethren Herald.