See what people are saying about Building a Better World Together

  • “This is wonderful! Such a powerful woman can only have produced an equally powerful book! On my list!"

    — Caterina Casalini (The Netherlands)

  • "I am so happy for you! Your book is amazing. What a legacy for you and your amazing life and work to save women's lives."

    — Dr. Karen Yeates

  • “Having had the chance to read Linda’s book already, I guarantee that you will feel inspired! It’s terrific!”

    Lorrie Byrom

  • "Thank you for inviting us to order your book. I was so impressed with the introductory material and especially your account of your self-awareness since childhood. Lorrie's detailed report of your experiences was very informative. Your mother was such an anchor for all of us, and I recall being in Washington in law school when Chris called with the unimaginable, horrible updates. I can only dimly imagine what you experienced. I hope the launch is a huge success. If my memory is correct, that is just before your birthday too. I am looking forward to reading this."

    Jean Baldwin

  • "If anyone would assimilate to the extent of effortlessness described in this book, it would be you! I am in the Bangladesh part now. Thank you again for telling us of your book. I recall your describing your life back in the late 1980s and mentioning dopa provera. Either in that conversation or another one, you described security walls and drivers. But the actual narrative is more detailed and even more dramatic! I can imaging that getting this all on paper helps give your memories some themes, cohesion and unity. And for us mere mortals, it is a real eye-opener about what women experience in other cultures."

    Jean Baldwin (later)

  • "I just finished your book.... amazing! Great book, well written and so interesting is kept me from putting it down - Loved it! You have had an amazing career. You had Bob and Alex and Betsy in there and it was like reading about old friends. The only problem I had was it made me jealous and sad that I didn't continue to work overseas."

    Ivor Melmore (Great Britain)

  • "I remember very clearly your nervousness leaving Olympia for graduate school! And then how you thrived working worldwide! Each adventure you had was wonderful to hear - canoeing with hippos and beyond! I am going to order your book and read all about you and your work adventures in Africa and Asia!"

    — Bonnie Bordas (Washington State)

  • "Just finished your book and enjoyed it thoroughly! I was so amazed at all the experiences and adventures you've been on. I am so impressed with all that you accomplished. You are amazing!"

    Peggy Bentley Cox

  • "You reap what you sow. You cultivate relationships and water them often, giving them lots of love and joyful times! Just finished your book! You were the perfect person to strike out in the world as you did."

    Christie Sumner

  • "Happily finished your book last night, Linda. Good read - and I learned a lot! What an amazing journey of adventures, personal and professional growth, and really important work. I’m so glad you’ve written this so others can be inspired in whatever paths they may pursue. I’m struck (but not surprised) by your resilience and ability to adapt to culture and customs wherever you went. I’m also struck by the loses you experienced along the way - people, places, and companions of other species, not to mention the grieving that a diagnosis of cancer triggers. I’m so glad you are in remission and moving forward in your life."

    Priscilla Baker