43 pages • 1 hour read
Jonathan M. KatzThe Big Truck That Went By: How the World Came to Save Haiti and Left Behind a Disaster
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Review Roundup
The Big Truck That Went By by Jonathan M. Katz is lauded for its in-depth, firsthand insights into the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake. Reviewers praise Katz's investigative journalism and personal narrative for shedding light on international aid failures. However, some criticize the book's pace and occasional repetition. Overall, it's a compelling, informative read.
Who Should Read The Big Truck That Went By?
Readers who would enjoy The Big Truck That Went By by Jonathan M. Katz are interested in investigative journalism, international development, and real-world impacts of humanitarian aid. Fans of Dead Aid by Dambisa Moyo and Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder would find this book compelling.
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