"man no be God" is a fascinating story of one man's life and work as a medical missionary in Cameroon, Africa. It is an absorbing and often humorous series of anecdotes and observations of the challenges and rewards of working as a doctor in Africa, as well as the unique opportunity he had to learn from the people of these intricate and colorful cultures. The book leads thoughtfully into a discussion of the topical and immediate challenge of facing AIDS in this part of the continent, describing methods that are saving lives, and thus retaining optimism and hope for the future of Cameroon and Africa.