The caption on the front of the cover of the book sums it all up--"A documentary novel of its first explosion in Zaire by a doctor who was there." This book was a stunning, in-depth look at the lives of the people affected by the Ebola outbreak. It tells the tale of the missionary nuns running a mission that included a hospital, church, school and farm. When people sick with a fever start showing up at the mission, they assume it is malaria, not knowing the true horrors that await. Both the bravery and humanity shown in this novel made it a great read. Fair warning to the faint of heart--some descriptions of the illness and its aftermath can be a bit graphic, but this is necessary to convey what happened in Zaire. This book is a great look into the lives of people willing to try and save lives while risking their own. I definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for some medical or historical reading.
Rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Ashley Rahill
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