Super Short Summary

Monique and the Mango Rains by Kris Holloway, published in 2006, is a narrative nonfiction recounting the life of Monique Dembele, a midwife in Nampossela, Mali, from Holloway’s perspective as a Peace Corps volunteer in 1989. The story highlights Monique’s efforts to educate women and improve healthcare in her village, alongside the deep friendship that forms between Monique and Holloway. The book contains sensitive topics including maternal and child mortality, domestic inequality, and cultural practices.