Strangers Drowning

Explore extreme ethical commitment and the lives of those who devote themselves entirely to helping others in this captivating read. In Strangers Drowning, author Larissa MacFarquhar tells intimate stories of individuals who've made deep sacrifices in pursuit of their beliefs, highlighting their integrity, compromises, bravery, and recklessness, as well as their joys and defeats. MacFarquhar also delves into the literature, philosophy, social science, and self-help that have contributed to a deep suspicion of do-gooders in Western culture. This thought-provoking book challenges us to examine what we truly value and why.