Discover Julia Wagner
Here's what this book is not. It's not about war, it isn't a political commentary, and it isn't a what-ought-to-have-been screed. It’s the observations of a woman who's dedicated her life to humanitarian work around the world, about a place and peoples unlike any other. Touring Afghanistan for three years, across parts that few westerners had access to, Wagner's vivid prose reveals why it’s not what you look at that matters — it’s what you see. Through skilful narration and a host of fascinating characters, Wagner delivers the nuanced understanding that all of us seek, but so few ever find. Above all, she poignantly brings home the contrarian view that there is still hope for Afghanistan’s future.
The Journey
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About Julia Wagner
Having spent decades working with inter-governmental and humanitarian organisations, Julia Wagner's passport stamps read like a list of the many places that adventurers and guide books don't go. Now, at last, she is chronicling her extraordinary experiences, and her very first book is being described by critics as touching, life-affirming, and poignant. Julia continues to work with humanitarian organisations that support some of the most vulnerable and poor communities around the world.