The Journey -- Arrival -- The First Day-Getting Acquainted -- The Second Day-The First Project -- The Third Day-Portraits and Power Failure -- The Fourth Day-Meeting the NGS Photographer -- The Fifth Day-Photographing Family -- The Hospital and Farewell to Kabul -- Dubai and Heading Home -- Photographs by the Afghan Students -- Interview with Sayed Imal -- Comments from Sarah Johnston -- Reflections -- The Photographers -- Epilogue.
Summary:
"In 2006, Texas businessman, historian, and photographer Bill Wright was allowed-though not officially invited-by the US Department of State to teach a class in digital photography to young Afghans in Kabul. The course was sponsored by an Afghan Non-Governmental Organization, ASCHIANA, which helps to support "working children and their families." This book records Wright's experiences and celebrates the creativity he saw flourish at the heart of a war zone. For thirty-five years Wright owned and managed a petroleum marketing company. After selling his company to his employees in 1987, he has devoted his time to writing, photography, and public service on a number of non-profit organizations including the National Council for the Humanities, the Texas Council of the Humanities, and most recently as a commissioner on the Texas Commission for the Arts"-- Provided by publisher.
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