The dark side of the world - places we all should know about

A Listmania! list by DelWij "DelWij" (Leeds, UK)
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We Did Nothing: Why the truth doesn't always come out when the UN goes in
1.  We Did Nothing: Why the truth doesn't always come out when the UN goes in by Linda Polman
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  "War through the eyes of a reporter embedded with various UN troops. The section on Rwanda is Horrific."
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Season of Blood: A Rwandan Journey
2.  Season of Blood: A Rwandan Journey by Fergal Keane
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  "A raw description of a terrible event. It should be read but be warned."
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The Hospital by the River: A Story of Hope
3.  The Hospital by the River: A Story of Hope by Catherine Hamlin
The list author says:
  "What it can be like to be a woman where there is inadequate healthcare - and what determined individuals can do to make a difference."
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The Place at the End of the World
4.  The Place at the End of the World by Janine di Giovanni
The list author says:
  "An incredible book by a very brave woman.....the sound of the little voices, too often drowned out by the sounds of gunfire."
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The Dressing Station: A Surgeon's Odyssey
5.  The Dressing Station: A Surgeon's Odyssey by Jonathan Kaplan
The list author says:
  "A War surgeon's view of some dark parts of the world."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Island of Blood
6.  Island of Blood by Anita Pratap
The list author says:
  "A book by another very brave woman, focussed manily on conflicts in SE Asia. Includes the only interview with the leader of the Tamil Tigers."
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The Constant Gardener
7.  The Constant Gardener by John le Carré
The list author says:
  "Important issues - conveyed via a vessel of thrilling fiction."
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3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)

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