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Why do we love this book?
Karen’s book shows us what life is like in South Africa. Pictures of gorgeous lakes, students heading to school, beautiful artwork and adults laughing–what seems to be such a foreign land has all the relics of everyday life.
Karen’s book chronicles her time spent volunteering at a South African clinic where she and several other people helped ease the life of those inflicted with HIV/AIDS. We see her and the team, providing free eye care, AIDS counseling and support to those in need. Through amazing photography, Karen show us love in each picture.
How was this book designed?
Karen used a simple white background to showcase her images. This choice allows us to focus on the people and the environment. Notes throughout guide us through her daily tasks: The patients getting glasses for the first time, the students attending school and the animals that reside nearby. We also like Karen’s use of two-page spreads to highlight the exquisite beauty of South Africa.
What makes this book so special?
This book is all about hope. From patients getting the care they need to a spread of open windows shedding light on a dark room–hope is everywhere.
Here’s what Karen had to say about her book:
Love means giving back to the world we live in. This book chronicles our trip from Alabama to several South African tribal territories inflicted with HIV/AIDS. We provided free eye care, AIDS counseling and gave over 8,000 recycled glasses to thousand of natives who never had an eye exam. Many walked hours to our clinic for the gift of sight. Most of the tribal elders did not speak English, but were guided by their own children who were learning English in one-room school houses. We loved how everyone was grateful for the cultural exchange and for the love.
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Thanks for sharing, Karen! And thanks for being God’s love with ‘skin on it’ there in South Africa
Beautiful book. Beautiful subject. Beautiful pictures. Beautiful design. Thank you, Karen, for sharing.