This book was an interesting read, just from the point of view that someone from the west doesn't really think about how malaria has shaped the history of the world. There was a lot of mood swing type changes in the book between hope and tired resignation that malaria has and probably will continue to outwit any drugs that are developed to control it. The author touched a bit on the pathology of the malaria organisms and how they affect the human body. The author also touched on some of the cultural and personal reasons why people don't follow the directions that they get from aid organizations and doctors. Some advice is impractical, some destined to fail even if it is a good idea. The implications of how malaria shaped certain countries and regions is pretty interesting too.
Verdict: This is a great read to understand the malaria organism more and why it's still around. Don't expect many answers on fixing the problem, this is more of a study of the past, as the title mentions.
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