Don't Let the Goats Eat the Loquat Trees

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Summary: Surgeon struggles with culture, Christ is in Nepal
Review: As a surgeon about to embark on a secular mission to Nepal I enjoyed this book immensely, despite the proselytizing. Hale is obviously a gifted sawbones and wriggles out of quite a few strikes, demonstrations and oddities. Particularly ironic is his bout with angry villagers after killing a (sacred) cow. The use of limited resources is a must read for physicians chronically complaining about the over-manged US health care system. I wish he had spent more time on the techinical aspects of the surgeries he performed, although the book is intended for a lay audience. The absence of a contemporaneous account or forward from the Nepali point of view is also noted. A good read, although shackled by it's Evangelical message.

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Summary: Humerous, inspiring, sincere, excellent writing
Review: I love the book from the start and I have bought it for many friends since my first reading 7 years ago. I love the candid portray of faith and the author's struggles of finding ways to introducing God to the Nepalese who were not introduced to the concept of mercy and unconditional love in Budhism. And above all, the author has a great sense of humor and, his faith in God is an inspiration to all. A refreshing reading for all.

Rating:
Summary: Humerous, inspiring, sincere, excellent writing
Review: I love the book from the start and I have bought it for many friends since my first reading 7 years ago. I love the candid portray of faith and the author's struggles of finding ways to introducing God to the Nepalese who were not introduced to the concept of mercy and unconditional love in Budhism. And above all, the author has a great sense of humor and, his faith in God is an inspiration to all. A refreshing reading for all.