Village Assignment: True Stories Of Humor, Adventure, And Drama In Guatemala's Highland Villages Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Speaking authoritatively for human development workers worldwide, Dave Huebsch presents a remarkable series of stories that will stir the hearts of readers with 78 sensational stories about the struggles of the powerless to rise from the crushing grip of poverty. It's a powerful and entertaining first-hand series of stories of the amazing people living in the mountain villages and their rise from poverty. This book is a very human story about people at their best, despite their living in unbelievable conditions. It deals with dreams, and courage, and hard work... and eventual progress. Filled with surprises and insights, Village Assignment is a mosaic which explores the difference between illusion and reality. It listens to the cry of the poor and continually demonstrates dreams translated into a positive life experience. Dave Huebsch, who turned away from the comfortable middle-class life in Minnesota for the poor mountain villages in Guatemala, now presents the world audience with his new book. It is a non-fiction adventure story, which peaks the interest and imagination of young and old readers alike. Its dramatic and humorous content inspires readers, and will change the vision for doing human development forever. It is an insightful combination of the familiar and the unfamiliar, which will force the reader to reflect on the human elements of change and development, and understand the impact on real people in real places. Readers will see themselves everywhere in this page turner, which should be required reading for anyone sponsoring a child, supporting the poor, or desiring to be a volunteer themselves.
Paperback: 268 pages
Publisher: Highlight Pub (January 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0974173401
ISBN-13: 978-0974173405
Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 6.2 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
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