Title: Three years in Afghanistan : an American family's story of faith, endurance and love /
Authors: Collins, Matthew
Year: 2016
Subjects: Collins, Matthew; Collins, Matthew; Missionaries Afghanistan Biography.; Missions Afghanistan.; Humanitarian assistance Afghanistan.; Humanitarian assistance; Missionaries; Missions; Afghanistan
Abstract: "Afghanistan is a land of conflict and massive human needs, but it is much more than that. A place of veiled beauty, its people are resilient with deeply held traditions, generous hospitality, and a sense of leeriness toward the West. In the summer of 2004, humanitarian aid worker Matthew Collins, his wife Christine, and their one-year-old daughter Ellie moved to Afghanistan. This memoir describes their first three years trying to make a difference in this incredible country. From harrowing moments of danger, to light-hearted and heartbreaking cultural encounters, they learn to overcome the challenges of fear and culture shock through faith, endurance, and love."--Back cover.