AIDS Orphans Rising (ER book)

Did anyone get a copy of AIDS Orphans Rising - the Early Reviewer book from the March batch about AIDS orphans in Africa? There were only 15 copies (I missed out) but I was wondering if anyone here got it - or is going to get it - and had any recommendation or review to share. It looked pretty interesting.

I didn't get it but I was really hoping for it. We are planning a move to the mission field of Tanzania to work with orphans and widows and this is a huge part of the people we will be serving. If someone here gets it and would be willing to share it with me I'd be grateful. The book needs to be not just read by my hubby and I but also placed in the international library we are planning to start in affiliation with the ministry as well.

I was finally able to get my hands on this book through a swap with another LTER member. The book is a quick read and pretty short, 72 pages plus resources. Here is my review as it has been posted.

This book wasn't exactly what I was expecting. I was expecting a book of stories of particular AIDs orphans "rising" up to make the best of their circumstances. Instead this book is a statistical look at the "rising" numbers of children who are orphaned by AIDs. The numbers become overwhelming and hard to comprehend. A quote contained within the book, "If I look at the masses, I will never act. If I look at one, I will," by Mother Teresa, maybe could have been remembered during the writing of the book. Individual stories would do more to stir our hearts. A redeeming factor of the book is the over 20 pages of sources and resources contained at the end of the author's writings. The author obviously loves the children and wants to help the reader to do more but has gone about it in a less effective way than she could have. Still worth the read, especially for those preparing informational papers or brochures for fundraising for specific ministries.

Thanks for sharing the review, saved. :) I agree that personal stories are a much more powerful way of making an impact, though numbers are also important to look at if we keep in mind that each one has a face and a story behind it. Sounds like an interesting book and I will definitely seek it out from the library but perhaps not put it on my "to be purchased" list.

Wanted to add the correct touchstone since the one in my first post doesn't seem to connect: AIDS Orphans Rising: What You Should Know and What You Can Do To Help Them Succeed