Walking in Broken Shoes: A Nurse's Story of Haiti and the Earthquake

by Susan Magnuson Walsh

Join Sue as she introduces you to Haiti via the stories that stem from medical mission trips to this country. Stand by her side as the ground gives way to the tragic earthquake in January 2010. These first responders will provide you with authentic information about the country and the people as they dealt with this natural disaster. You will gain an empathy for the Haitians and at the same time, feel God's presence through their experiences.

Genres: Nonfiction

178 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2010

Reviews

[Sharon Huether · Rating 5 out of 5]

Susan Walsh, a nurse practitioner from Chicago. She and her husband Brian led a medical team to Haiti in 2006 for the care of the poor and needy.

In January of 2010, there was a horrific earthquake in Haiti. They were there to dispense medicine and sew up wounds form rocks falling on the people and to help with medical emergencies. Their clinic was in the country side, so patients walked to get the help they needed..

There came the time when all US citizens had to leave the country. Their hearts were broken for all they could not do for these gracious people

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. I am however probably biased and can really relate as I am, like the author, a nurse practitioner who has done mission work in Haiti. I read a great deal of it while flying back and forth to Haiti and recommended it to many of my team members. I would highly recommend it to anyone considering doing mission work in Haiti.

[Georgie Alef · Rating 4 out of 5]

arn about Haiti via stories that stem from medical mission trips to this country. Stand by Sue’s side as the ground gives way in the tragic earthquake of January 2010. These first responders will provide you with authentic information about the country and the people as they dealt with this natural disaster. You will gain empathy for the Haitians and at the same time; feel God’s presence through their experiences. Sue Walsh is founder of Little by Little non-profit ministering to those who need improved health and well-being in Haiti.

[Cathleen Koss · Rating 5 out of 5]

VERY COMPELLING

This is a first hand account of the tragedy suffered and human plight of those involved in the earthquake in Haiti. I was blessed to be on one of the medical mission trips with the author years later. Since then, my students have read this work as well, and have had a chance to experience and discuss what we are all called to do - have earnest compassion for one another. I could only extend my gratitude to Sue Walsh for her continued humanitarian efforts and involvement along with all the medical and non-medical staff in seeing the spirit of kindness in every face.

[Nancy Agafitei · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a very sophisticated writer, but she does an excellent job of helping you to empathize with the people of Haiti and the struggles they experience every day, and especially during and after the earthquake. God bless the work of the missionaries who walk alongside the Haitians.

[Giorgia · Rating 1 out of 5]

Worst case of white savior complex and pornography of pain. Utter garbage.

[Kristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book and insight but a little tough to get through some parts just because of the tragic circumstances for so many of the Haitian people. Made me stop and think about going there.