{"product_id":"bringing-life-joshua-atkinson-9781482776218","title":"Bringing Life: Seven Years Building Afghanistan","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfghanistan is a world of adventure and danger for a young American working within the international development community. Joshua Atkinson spent seven years in the devastated nation, working in many of the same hostile conditions as the armed forces, but lacking the military's high levels of security. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfident in God's faithfulness and protection, Joshua navigated a dangerous landscape, his work often hindered by corruption. Before leaving the country, he endured a period of wrongful imprisonment in a nation known for its brutal prison conditions. Through all of the events he maintained his faith in God and commitment to the mission. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout his time in Afghanistan, Joshua immersed himself in the local culture, gaining an on-the-ground understanding of Afghans that few diplomats and politicians could match. He learned both language and customs, even mastering the tendon-straining art of squat-sitting. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoshua's insight into Afghan culture, politics, and the international contracting scene alone would make \u003ci\u003eBringing Life\u003c\/i\u003e a compelling read for those interested in Afghanistan and ongoing recovery efforts, but his story runs deeper. An inspiring trust in God's love runs through all of Joshua's adventures, from his lighthearted anecdotes to periods of intense hardship and life-threatening challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joshua Atkinson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1482776219\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781482776218\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/14\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.69lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.55d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/0001","brand":"Joshua Atkinson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48439369793791,"sku":"9781482776218","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8649fce9-b216-4e0a-abff-c1e02b8f4515.jpg?v=1777177198","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/bringing-life-joshua-atkinson-9781482776218","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}