In 1977, wanting to make a difference in the world and add more meaning to her life, Elizabeth Desimone left her comfortable home in Seattle, Washington and ventured into the jungles of Guatemala. At the age of 35, with other sturdy Maryknoll Missioners, she brought much needed medical care to a remote area that had never had any at all. Lavishly illustrated with photos, this book will introduce you to many dedicated professionals who served during a time of political upheaval in Guatemala. You'll also meet many endearing Guatemalans whose lives were forever altered by their encounters with this American nurse and her colleagues.