Edited by Melinda Miles and Eugenia Charles

With a Foreword by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. and an introduction by Edwidge Danticat. An analysis of social and political development of Haiti and its connection to America’s policies. “This thoughtful, insightful and welldocumented book provides the background, the facts, the analysis and the historical perspective needed to understand the problems and issues confronting contemporary Haiti. It particularly helps us understand these problems and issues in the context of U.S. foreign policy and our responsibility as U.S. citizens. Most importantly, it provides a much needed vision of an alternative future for the proud people of this historic island.” Danny Glover