Bass delves into the painstaking details of the politics ... Massive in scope and detail, Bass’s crucial if at times dense tome could not be more timely.
... a granular yet wide-ranging history of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) ... Bass’s personal reflections occasionally distract from the larger story, and the level of detail may be overwhelming for generalists. Still, readers with a background in the subject will consider this essential.
... a vivid book debut with a detailed recounting of a prevention program that effectively stemmed AIDS in Africa ... acronyms sometimes overwhelm the narrative ... A timely history of successful government intervention.
