How Long to Read An Imperfect Offering

How Long Does it Take to Read An Imperfect Offering?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 45 minutes to read An Imperfect Offering by James Orbinski

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

"This book is a series of stories in which I ask, again and again, 'how to be in relation to the suffering of others.' It is a personal narrative about the political journey I have taken over the last twenty years as a humanitarian doctor, as a citizen, and as a man. This is a story about a way of seeing that requires humility, so that one can recognize the sameness of self in the other. It is about the mutuality that can exist between us, if we so choose. I have come to see humanitarianism not as separate from politics, but in relation to it, and as a challenge to political choices that too often kill or allow others to be killed. Speaking is the first political act. It is the first act of liberty, and it always implicitly involves another. In speaking, one inherently recognizes that 'I am and I am not alone.' In this space lies our humanity." Having seen things we hope never to see, confronted suffering, dispassion, and evil we hope never to encounter, and faced deep personal torment, James Orbinski still believes in "the good we can be if we so choose." His chosen medium is stories from his own experience-a form of testimony from the front lines-embodied in which are warnings, hope, and lessons in how we can inject humanitarian activity into our lives. Being political, he has discovered, is not only reserved for politicians; admitting imperfection is essential to compassion. The crystal clarity of Orbinski's voice is matched by the urgency of his message; at a time of great political and moral uncertainty, An Imperfect Offering is invaluable reading for anyone who feels he/she can make a difference.

How long is An Imperfect Offering?

An Imperfect Offering by James Orbinski is 449 pages long, and a total of 116,291 words.

This makes it 152% the length of the average book. It also has 142% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read An Imperfect Offering Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 35 minutes to read An Imperfect Offering aloud.

What Reading Level is An Imperfect Offering?

An Imperfect Offering is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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