An excellent novel, based on the historical Mirabal sisters. Provides an excellent look at life during the time of Trujillo.

This collection of short stories about Haiti is one of the most moving books I have ever read. I began the first story, "Children of the Sea" on the flight home from Haiti five or six years ago. Up until that time I had never managed to feel as connected to Haiti as I did to the other places we work. Suddenly it was if scales fell from my eyes, and I began to cry. I had to stop reading and face the window to hide my embarrassment. Over and over again I would read and then stop to cry. I have since recommended the book to all of those who wish to have a better understanding of Haiti. It hasn't affected everyone as strongly as it affected me, but I continue to recommend it. - Scott

This has become one of my three-year old daughter's favorite bedtime stories. This beautifully illustrated paperback tells the story of Sasafi and her dream to ride to market in a tap tap, one of Haiti's amazing taxis. I like the story because anyone can identify with its characters. They are people first and their poverty is incidental to the story. Too often we see people in Haiti and other developing nations as simply "the poor," as problems to be solved, and overlook their humanity. This book, although aimed at children, helps to cut through the stereotype of Haitians as merely victims of poverty. - Scott

This is the best description of the people that Floresta serves that I have seen. It's analysis of the social structures and the work songs or chante are especially interesting. Although it is an academic work the style is engaging and it is a fascinating read. She is a bit hard on development projects and institutions, but much of the criticism is probably deserved and we can all learn from both Ms. Smith and the Haitian farmers she has studied. - Scott

This new book is a wonderful collection of daily devotionals written by the current chairman of the Floresta board, Rev. Mark Slomka of Mt. Soledad Presbyterian Church in San Diego.

Another new book by a Floresta board member, written by Dr. David Unander of Eastern College.