Description: Grant Lock directed Afghanistan's largest eye care program. Until he himself became blind. He returns home to a society with its own blind spots: myopic attitudes to Islam, mental health and what makes us human.
Brief description: Grant Lock dug wells, built schools and helped restore the eyesight of thousands of Afghans. Grant is married to Janna, the woman the widows of Kabul call Frishta (Angel). Development work in Pakistan and Afghanistan followed their notable success as cattle breeders in South Australia.
Review Quotes:
"Riveting. To his experience in some of the world's most troubled places, Lock brings a bushman's wit and wisdom. Lock writes about Islam with authority and insight."John Anderson AO, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia.
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"Grant Lock is master of the ripping yarn. This smorgasbord of human experience spans centuries and continents and embraces themes common to us all: hostility and hospitality, disaster and hope, the mundane and the marvellous."Dr Bernie Power, Author of UNDERSTANDING JESUS AND MUHAMMAD.
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"Inspirational. I could sit in a pub all day listening to Grant Lock."Haydn Raford, Freelance Writer.
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"I thank God for you every day."Farida, Afghan widow.
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