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The Big Truck That Went By: How the World Came to Save Haiti and Left Behind a Disaster,Used
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WITH A NEW AFTERWORD BY THE AUTHORA PEN LITERARY AWARD FINALIST Winner, Overseas Press Club of America Cornelius Ryan AwardWinner, Washington Office on Latin America/Duke Human Rights Book AwardWinner, J. Anthony Lukas WorkinProgress AwardFinalist, PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award for NonfictionFinalist, J. Anthony Lukas Book PrizeFinalist, New York Public Library Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in JournalismOne of the best books of the year according to Amazon, Slate, The Christian Science Monitor & Kirkus Reviews, and a Barnes & Noble 'Discover Great New Writers' BookPublished to glowing reviews, The Big Truck That Went By is a crucial look at a signal failure of international aid.Jonathan M. Katz was the only fulltime American news correspondent in Haiti on January 12, 2010, when the deadliest earthquake in the history of the Western Hemisphere struck the island nation. In this visceral firsthand account, Katz takes readers inside the terror of that day, the devastation visited on ordinary Haitians, and through the monumentalyet misbegottenrescue effort that followed.More than half of American adults gave money for Haiti, part of a global response totaling $16.3 billion in pledges. But four years later the effort has foundered. Its most important promisesto rebuild safer cities, alleviate severe poverty, and strengthen Haiti to face future disastersremain unfulfilled. How did so much generosity amount to so little? What went wrong? In what a Miami Herald OpEd called 'the most important written work to emerge from the rubble,' Katz follows the money to uncover startling truths about how good intentions go wrong, and what can be done to make aid 'smarter.' Reporting alongside Bill Clinton, Wyclef Jean, Sean Penn, and Haiti's leaders and people, Katz creates a complex, darkly funny, and unexpected portrait of one of the world's most fascinating countries. The Big Truck That Went By is not only a definitive account of Haiti's earthquake, but of the world we live in today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Big Truck That Went By'? A: 'The Big Truck That Went By' focuses on the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti and critically examines the international response to the disaster, highlighting the failures of aid efforts.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Big Truck That Went By' is Jonathan M. Katz, who was the only full-time American news correspondent in Haiti at the time of the earthquake.
- Q: What kind of awards has the book received? A: 'The Big Truck That Went By' is a PEN Literary Award finalist and has won several awards, including the Overseas Press Club of America Cornelius Ryan Award and the Washington Office on Latin America/Duke Human Rights Book Award.
- Q: When was 'The Big Truck That Went By' published? A: 'The Big Truck That Went By' was published on April 1, 2014.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and consists of 336 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in humanitarian efforts? A: Yes, 'The Big Truck That Went By' provides valuable insights into humanitarian efforts and the complexities of international aid, making it suitable for readers interested in these topics.
- Q: Does the book contain personal accounts or interviews? A: Yes, the book includes personal accounts and interviews with various individuals, including Bill Clinton and Wyclef Jean, providing a multifaceted view of the events surrounding the earthquake and the aid response.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Big Truck That Went By'? A: The book explores themes of disaster response, the effectiveness of foreign aid, and the socio-political landscape of Haiti, revealing the challenges and shortcomings of international assistance.
- Q: Is there an afterword included in this edition? A: Yes, this edition of 'The Big Truck That Went By' includes a new afterword by the author.
- Q: Can I find reviews of this book from major publications? A: Yes, the book has received positive reviews from notable sources like Amazon, Slate, and the Christian Science Monitor, among others, which highlight its significance and depth.