Angels of a Lower Flight: One Womans Mission to Save a Country . . . One Child at a Time
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I couldn't believe how she started out- originally planning to find purpose in her life after watching a documentary about Mongolian street children; through a twist of events I was surprised to read how autobiographical this book was- so much was about the author's life- particularly with a lot of attention given to her abusive childhood and life as a playboy centerfold. I couldn't believe how she started out- originally planning to find purpose in her life after watching a documentary about Mongolian street children; through a twist of events, she ends up in Haiti with no plans, a suitcase of candy, and the intention of hugging children and telling them that she loves them.
She comes across as a clueless international volunteer- but gradually evolves. I am amazed at all of the adversity she encounters, yet continues to work. The way so many take advantage of her kills me! Yet I was happy to read how she ultimately succeeds in establishing a school, orphanages, and feeding centers to help thousands of Haitian children. Jul 28, Petra rated it really liked it Shelves: I met Susie at a small group bible study in Aspen.
Angels of a Lower Flight: One Woman's Mission to Save a Country... One Child at a Time
Her heart, energy and her life is dedicated to the children of Haiti. Susie had told some of these stories at our get togethers but it was great to finally read her book in completion. It was a tribute to every child she ever knew who died. Mar 01, Tara Romero rated it really liked it. This book was not extremely well written but that didn't matter, the message that was delivered was clear. I found it hard to get through at times realizing the things Susie was saying was real, true.
It saddens me to know that children are discarded so frivolously. I will definitely keep this story close to my heart and use this to fuel myself to find a way to help the children that suffer everyday around us.
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Author talks about her experiences growing up and becoming a Playboy bunny. Then a friend takes her to Haiti. She never realizes just how desperately poor most of the people of this country are. She begins raising money to purchase food for one of the most poor communities. Eventually she builds a home for homeless children. It's a very moving novel of the struggle of the poor.
However, I think she was just as interested in revisiting her life as a bunny.
Jul 26, Sharon Fawcett rated it liked it Shelves: Although the subtitle of this book would lead one to believe it is about the author's humanitarian work in Haiti, a good portion of the book focuses on Susie Scott Krabacher's life prior to her involvement in Haiti. It is her memoir of a childhood marred by sexual violence, life as a Playboy centrefold, a disastrous marriage, and a love story.
This is a very interesting book about a very brave woman.
Angels of a Lower Flight: One Woman's Mission to Save a Country . . . One Child at a Time
Aug 28, Brenda rated it really liked it. This woman overcame a traumatic past to become an angel to so many children. Her descriptions of the poor conditions and malnourished children of Haiti were spot-on and accurate. During my year in Haiti, I witnessed many of the same deplorable conditions. God Bless this woman for all that she has done for the children of Haiti.
Jan 09, Caylynn rated it it was amazing Shelves: This is an absolutely amazing read. It grabs you from the very beginning and steals your heart.
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It's nearly impossible to put down and inspires you to actually get up and want to do something to make this world a better place. This woman is truly amazing for what she came through to touch the lives she did. Aug 11, Greg Barrett rated it liked it Recommends it for: Susan Scott Krabacher's abusive childhood and determined growth into an international caregiver is an inspiring tale about the power of selfless living.
Althought I think she occasionally lapses for too long into stories of her childhood and days spent with Playboy, the narrative redeems itself in its stories of the abject poor. Nov 13, Amanda rated it really liked it. I told my Haitian friend to read this and see what she thought a lot of takes place in Haiti. This is the bio of a former Playmate centerfold turned humanitarian who built and manages an orphanage, school and hospital in Haiti.
She seems incredibly sweet and naive, and I guess that's as good a combination as any when it comes to trying to save the world. Excellent read If you love beautiful books on humanitarian causes you will absolutely love this vulnerable display from Susie Kohrabacher about her unbelievable life growing up in Alabama to LA to Co to Haiti!!
This book is awesome. There are some graphic details in this book sexual abuse, drugs, etc. Feb 03, Mark Benedict rated it really liked it. Sep 02, Molly rated it it was amazing. Although her life started off super rocky, she really turns it around to quit focusing on herself.
Very inspiring once you can move past her childhood troubles so graphically detailed. The ad was for a charity, asking for donations to help impoverished children in a third world country.
Angels of a Lower Flight and millions of other books are available for Amazon Kindle. Susie Scott Krabacher began traveling to Haiti during the mids and contributed her own money for schools, hospitals, and humanitarian aid in that country. Start reading Angels of a Lower. As a child,” writes Krabacher, Playboy Playmate and Miss May , “I had promised God that if I survived, I would help other kids Angels of a Lower Flight : One Woman's Mission to Save a Country One Child at a Time.
Though author Susie Scott Krabacher had a little money to give, what she wanted was to hold the hand of every child she saw and tell them that they were not forgotten and that they too were important. When Susie called the charity, it wanted only monetary donations -- and every other overseas nonprofit she contacted couldn't or wouldn't take on an inexperienced volunteer. So Susie set out to change the children's lives on her own.
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In this heartbreaking and inspiring memoir, Susie Scott Krabacher tells how the pain in her past caused her to doubt if God really loved and protected her. From her abusive childhood to her experiences as a Playboy centerfold during the s, Susie details with frank honesty how she lost her faith along the way and how her experiences helping children in Haiti, an impoverished nation only five hundred miles from Florida, brought God back into her life.
In a country where 10 percent of all children die before the age of four, Susie mounted a brave effort to provide not just charity but opportunity. By treating the children she helps as individuals, Susie gives them the tools to save their own country. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. For the Michael Connelly novel, see Angels Flight novel. Angels Flight Railway Sinai and Olivet.
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The daily brake test had included testing the service brake and emergency brake separately instead of testing them simultaneously which made it impossible to confirm that they were both working. The daily brake test procedure had included looking at the brake pads and the hydraulic pressure in the emergency brake system to confirm it was operating. The pressure gauges for the hydraulic brake systems had been placed on the operator's control panel instead of in the equipment cabinet.
The daily brake test had involved applying the brakes more gradually so that the up-hill-bound car would not have the momentum to produce slack in the cable and roll backwards, jerking the cable tight. The splines the part that failed had been designed to be extraordinarily strong to withstand the excessive force that occurred when the brake test was performed and the emergency brake was inoperative which resulted in the force of the cable being pulled tight to be directed to the service brake through the splines, rather than to the emergency brake which was before the splines.
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