Opening One’s Eyes

by James Meinert

I read The Book of Mev while riding public busses in rural Nicaragua. I was in Nicaragua to immerse myself into the life of a third world country, and found myself equally moved by immersing myself into the life of Mev and her relationship with the author Mark Chmiel. This book is an unusally honest tale of Love between two Catholic social justice activists and the Love of one photojournalists for the people of Brazil, Haiti, and anwhere where people hunger. It is a tale of the struggle to open one’s eyes to the reality of the world and the reality of human relationships. I cried and laughed out loud. For anyone searching for some truth and understanding, take the time to read Mark’s book, it will truly move you.

–James is back in Nicaragua working with International Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Managua.