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Haiti Between Pestilence and Hope: The Progressive Ideals from the Revolution of 1804 Set the Pace brilliantly presents Haiti's entire socio-political and economic history with poignant analysis into a mere eight chapters. From the relatively peaceful and stable pre-colonial period, to the illustrious independence victory, and concluding with Haiti's current struggles. This book offers unique assistance with understanding Haiti's political instability, social discords, and economic woes without falling into bias theory. It relates the story of a valiant, resilient, creative, imaginative, and mysterious people with objectivity. Above all, it not only diagnoses Haiti's problems but also goes deep into the root causes of those problems and proposes solutions to resolve them and build a better future for Haiti. No matter who you are, young or old, native Haitian or not, a student or professional interested in real knowledge about Haiti, this book is for you. Whether you are a decision-maker or simply interested in Haiti's affairs, you will learn about Haiti's challenges both past and present, and its hope for the future.

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Examining Haiti's unique past and troubled present, Fritznel D. Octave takes a proud but concerned look at his native land, proposing a way past the country's poverty and civil strife. The author begins by proposing a different way of seeing Haiti. While acknowledging its many problems, he bemoans an image of Haiti as a perpetual victim, unnoticed by the world except when it's struck by natural disaster or political violence. Octave wants readers to also consider the rich resources of its land and generous character of its people, and to respect the epochal achievement of its founding revolution, which ended colonial rule and slavery. Nonetheless, today the country is crippled by poverty and torn by strife, even compared to Caribbean neighbors with similar histories. In identifying culprits for the country's poverty and instability, the author doesn't neglect U.S. and European imperialism, but places less blame on foreign countries for pursuing their own pragmatic interests than on Haiti's leaders for accommodating them. Due to such a long pattern of misrule, Octave believes, the Haitian people have adopted self-defeating attitudes. Politics has become a winner-take-all game, with charismatic leaders favored over stable institutions. To illustrate this state of dysfunction, the author delivers a close look at modern Haitian politics, culminating in President Jovenel Moise's 2021 assassination. The book isn't despairing in tone, however, nor is it entirely given over to politics. Octave sprinkles nuggets of homespun Haitian wisdom throughout, in the form of proverbs like ""bad teeth only have strength to eat banana"" or ""chickens are always right over cockroaches."" Having diagnosed Haiti's ills, he also offers cures, though perhaps inevitably these are less specific. They include large-scale improvements in education, energy, and transportation. Less concretely, he calls for ""unity, responsibility, accountability, and good leadership."" Although Octave certainly doesn't have answers to all the questions he raises, his insider's perspective on a country often seen from the outside deserves consideration from Haitians and concerned non-Haitians alike. -BlueInk Review It argues that, despite Haiti's troubles, there is more to the nation and its people than just their tragedies. It thus reintroduces Haiti as a land of unrealized opportunities that has only so far failed to provide for the majority of its citizens. . . . Still, even as it highlights the problems that have long afflicted Haiti, the book shares reasons to hope that it will have a better future. -Eileen Gonzalez, Foreword Reviews

Examining Haiti's unique past and troubled present, Fritznel D. Octave takes a proud but concerned look at his native land, proposing a way past the country's poverty and civil strife. The author begins by proposing a different way of seeing Haiti. While acknowledging its many problems, he bemoans an image of Haiti as a perpetual victim, unnoticed by the world except when it's struck by natural disaster or political violence. Octave wants readers to also consider the rich resources of its land and generous character of its people, and to respect the epochal achievement of its founding revolution, which ended colonial rule and slavery. Nonetheless, today the country is crippled by poverty and torn by strife, even compared to Caribbean neighbors with similar histories. In identifying culprits for the country's poverty and instability, the author doesn't neglect U.S. and European imperialism, but places less blame on foreign countries for pursuing their own pragmatic interests than on Haiti's leaders for accommodating them. Due to such a long pattern of misrule, Octave believes, the Haitian people have adopted self-defeating attitudes. Politics has become a winner-take-all game, with charismatic leaders favored over stable institutions. To illustrate this state of dysfunction, the author delivers a close look at modern Haitian politics, culminating in President Jovenel Moise's 2021 assassination. The book isn't despairing in tone, however, nor is it entirely given over to politics. Octave sprinkles nuggets of homespun Haitian wisdom throughout, in the form of proverbs like bad teeth only have strength to eat banana or chickens are always right over cockroaches. Having diagnosed Haiti's ills, he also offers cures, though perhaps inevitably these are less specific. They include large-scale improvements in education, energy, and transportation. Less concretely, he calls for unity, responsibility, accountability, and good leadership. Although Octave certainly doesn't have answers to all the questions he raises, his insider's perspective on a country often seen from the outside deserves consideration from Haitians and concerned non-Haitians alike. -BlueInk Review

"Examining Haiti's unique past and troubled present, Fritznel D. Octave takes a proud but concerned look at his native land, proposing a way past the country's poverty and civil strife. The author begins by proposing a different way of seeing Haiti. While acknowledging its many problems, he bemoans an image of Haiti as a perpetual victim, unnoticed by the world except when it's struck by natural disaster or political violence. Octave wants readers to also consider the rich resources of its land and generous character of its people, and to respect the epochal achievement of its founding revolution, which ended colonial rule and slavery. Nonetheless, today the country is crippled by poverty and torn by strife, even compared to Caribbean neighbors with similar histories. In identifying culprits for the country's poverty and instability, the author doesn't neglect U.S. and European imperialism, but places less blame on foreign countries for pursuing their own pragmatic interests than on Haiti's leaders for accommodating them. Due to such a long pattern of misrule, Octave believes, the Haitian people have adopted self-defeating attitudes. Politics has become a winner-take-all game, with charismatic leaders favored over stable institutions. To illustrate this state of dysfunction, the author delivers a close look at modern Haitian politics, culminating in President Jovenel Moise's 2021 assassination. The book isn't despairing in tone, however, nor is it entirely given over to politics. Octave sprinkles nuggets of homespun Haitian wisdom throughout, in the form of proverbs like ""bad teeth only have strength to eat banana"" or ""chickens are always right over cockroaches."" Having diagnosed Haiti's ills, he also offers cures, though perhaps inevitably these are less specific. They include large-scale improvements in education, energy, and transportation. Less concretely, he calls for ""unity, responsibility, accountability, and good leadership."" Although Octave certainly doesn't have answers to all the questions he raises, his insider's perspective on a country often seen from the outside deserves consideration from Haitians and concerned non-Haitians alike. -BlueInk Review It argues that, despite Haiti's troubles, there is more to the nation and its people than just their tragedies. It thus reintroduces Haiti as a land of unrealized opportunities that has only so far failed to provide for the majority of its citizens. . . . Still, even as it highlights the problems that have long afflicted Haiti, the book shares reasons to hope that it will have a better future. -Eileen Gonzalez, Foreword Reviews"

Examining Haiti's unique past and troubled present, Fritznel D. Octave takes a proud but concerned look at his native land, proposing a way past the country's poverty and civil strife. The author begins by proposing a different way of seeing Haiti. While acknowledging its many problems, he bemoans an image of Haiti as a perpetual victim, unnoticed by the world except when it's struck by natural disaster or political violence. Octave wants readers to also consider the rich resources of its land and generous character of its people, and to respect the epochal achievement of its founding revolution, which ended colonial rule and slavery. Nonetheless, today the country is crippled by poverty and torn by strife, even compared to Caribbean neighbors with similar histories. In identifying culprits for the country's poverty and instability, the author doesn't neglect U.S. and European imperialism, but places less blame on foreign countries for pursuing their own pragmatic interests than on Haiti's leaders for accommodating them. Due to such a long pattern of misrule, Octave believes, the Haitian people have adopted self-defeating attitudes. Politics has become a winner-take-all game, with charismatic leaders favored over stable institutions. To illustrate this state of dysfunction, the author delivers a close look at modern Haitian politics, culminating in President Jovenel Moise's 2021 assassination. The book isn't despairing in tone, however, nor is it entirely given over to politics. Octave sprinkles nuggets of homespun Haitian wisdom throughout, in the form of proverbs like bad teeth only have strength to eat banana or chickens are always right over cockroaches. Having diagnosed Haiti's ills, he also offers cures, though perhaps inevitably these are less specific. They include large-scale improvements in education, energy, and transportation. Less concretely, he calls for unity, responsibility, accountability, and good leadership. Although Octave certainly doesn't have answers to all the questions he raises, his insider's perspective on a country often seen from the outside deserves consideration from Haitians and concerned non-Haitians alike. -BlueInk Review It argues that, despite Haiti's troubles, there is more to the nation and its people than just their tragedies. It thus reintroduces Haiti as a land of unrealized opportunities that has only so far failed to provide for the majority of its citizens. . . . Still, even as it highlights the problems that have long afflicted Haiti, the book shares reasons to hope that it will have a better future. -Eileen Gonzalez, Foreword Reviews

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Fritznel D. Octave is an award-winning journalist with over 25 years of experience. He is a thought leader and esteemed author hailing from Haiti's rich culture and vibrant heart. A distinguished professional who serves as Haiti Editor for the Haitian Times, he has dedicated his career to covering Haiti news, managing newsrooms, and editing. He has hailed from Haiti's rich culture and vibrant heart with a commitment to impactful storytelling and amplifying marginalized voices. Issues he has tackled range widely from social justice and politics to environment, healthcare, and economics. Beyond journalism, Fritznel specializes in business growth strategy and personal development.Fritznel has taken his inspirational journey from community radio broadcasting programs, and national newspapers, to some prestigious international news organizations. Despite moving to the United States in the mid-2000s, his commitment to Haiti remains unbroken. He is constantly and passionately speaking, reporting, and writing on the country's many issues.Beyond journalism, he is involved in business growth and personal development. His expertise and has particularly excelled in the insurance industry, with a bottom-up entrepreneurship mindset. He also elevates others with his compelling speaking engagements, transformative and servant leadership, results-driven coaching, purposeful masterminding, and impactful training. Fritznel graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communication at the State University of Haiti (UEH in French). He completed his professional studies in journalism at both the University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica, and the University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom. He also received his master's degree in business administration (MBA) at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida. Fritznel's journey is a beacon of inspiration, illuminating the importance of determination, hard work, perseverance, and most importantly, the value of staying true to one's roots and uplifting untold stories.His book, ""Haiti Between Pestilence And Hope"" published in 2022, constructs a gateway to understanding Haitians better. With a positive outlook on life and an openness to tackle every challenge, he motivates and guides Haitians to stand up for themselves and their community. He aims to connect his readers with the contemporary political, cultural, and socioeconomic policies of Haiti. He encourages Haitians to get inspired by the ideals and uniqueness of the Haitian Revolution against slavery in the 1800s to build a better and safer country.

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