Destroyers: A Critical Review Tied to Global Issues
In a world driven by global economy a significant amount of people are dedicated to supporting others to succeed, especially areas that are suffering from extreme poverty. Kenya is just one example of a population affected by such conditions. Various organizations look to assist populations within counties like Kenya by investing in local businesses that will bring a sustainable income for the citizens and increased availability of resources for the community. However, not all cultures thrive on monetary success, moreover some cultures who live in poverty are unaware of the perils of business. David McKay, author of Destroyers, writes a futuristic novel about how the burden of disease cripples a small village in Kenya and the impact foreign investors have on the socioeconomic status of that village. McKay is able to intertwine multiple layers and enables the reader to understand the responsibility that we have as global citizens
…show more content…
Similar to many other villages in Kenya, there is a high incidence of HIV/AIDS in Shinyalu. McKay helps the reader understand the burden that a disease such as HIV/AIDS has on a community by writing about the financial and emotional struggles the local and global community experiences. “The term burden of disease generally describes the total, cumulative consequences of a defined disease or a range of harmful diseases with respect to disabilities in a community” (Hessel, 2008, p. 95). The consequences to the community are easily understood when the reader meets Amy, a close friend to Moses. Amy lives in a four room house with no running water or electricity and cares for nine children orphaned by AIDS. She receives limited periodic funding from both local and foreign supporters, and has pressure to take on more of the village’s AIDS