All Else Failed

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The Unlikely Volunteers at the Heart of the Migrant Aid Crisis

By Dana Sachs

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All Else Failed by Dana Sachs offers a penetrating exploration of the political and humanitarian landscape during the Syrian civil war. It provides a deep dive into the complexities of aid work and the response to one of the most devastating conflicts of our time. Through human stories and critical insights, the book reveals the challenges and moral dilemmas faced by both civilians and aid workers amid chaos.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in exploring human resilience during war and conflict. It offers an insightful look into the remarkable stories of ordinary people navigating humanitarian crises and showcases their ability to find hope and strength amidst chaos. The book may appeal to those captivated by real-life accounts and the complexities of international humanitarian efforts.

All Else Failed

As hundreds of thousands of displaced people sought refuge in Europe, the global relief system failed. This is the story of the volunteers who stepped forward to help.

As hundreds of thousands of displaced people sought refuge in Europe, the global relief system failed. This is the story of the volunteers who stepped forward to help.

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In 2015, increasing numbers of refugees and migrants, most of them fleeing war-torn homelands, arrived by boat on the shores of Greece, setting off the greatest human displacement in Europe since WWII. As journalists reported horrific mass drownings, an ill-prepared and seemingly indifferent world looked on. Those who reached land needed food, clothing, medicine and shelter, but the international aid system broke down completely.

In a way that no one could have anticipated, volunteers arrived to help. Dana Sachs's compelling eyewitness account in All Else Failed weaves together the lives of seven individuals and their families – including a British coal miner's daughter, a Syrian mother of six, and a jill-of-all-trades from New Zealand – who became part of this extraordinary effort. The story of their successes, and failures, is unforgettable and inspiring, and a clarion call for resilience and hope in the face of despair.

War had shattered people's lives. This is what happened next.

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All Else Failed by Dana Sachs receives praise for its vivid and passionate depiction of volunteer efforts during the refugee crisis in Greece. Reviewers highlight the book's ability to shake confidence in international aid organisations while inspiring readers with stories of individuals from around the world helping amidst chaos. The narrative is described as urgent and deeply researched, moving readers with its portrayal of empathy and the drive to care for others in difficult circumstances.

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ISBN: 9781804440247

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Footnote Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 274g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Dana Sachs is a journalist, activist and author living in Wilmington, North Carolina. Her books include non-fiction narrative The Life We Were Given: Operation Babylift, International Adoption, and the Children of War in Vietnam (2010). She is the co-author, with Nguyen Nguyet Cam and Bui Hoai Mai, of Two Cakes Fit for a King: Folktales from Vietnam (2003) and co-translator of numerous Vietnamese short stories into English.

In 2016, Dana co-founded Humanity Now: Direct Refugee Relief, a U.S.-based non-profit that raises money to fund grassroots aid projects aimed at helping improve the lives of the tens of thousands of displaced people in Greece.

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