National Geographic The Photo Ark: One Man’s Quest to Document the World's Animals

by Joel Sartore
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Good Books rating 4.15
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  • Added: 2025-10-21
  • Updated: 2025-10-21
  • Reviews: 2
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sheunitysupport.org.uk · Unknown · 2025-10-21
beautiful 4.00

The book is a visual journey through the world's animals, showcasing the beauty and diversity of wildlife. The photographs are stunning, but the text could be more engaging.

National Geographic's The Photo Ark is a breathtaking collection of photographs documenting the world's animals. The images are truly remarkable, capturing the essence of each creature in a way that is both beautiful and informative. However, while the visuals are top-notch, the accompanying text feels somewhat lacking. It provides interesting facts and insights, but it could benefit from a more engaging narrative to fully complement the stunning visuals. Overall, it's a must-have for any animal lover or photography enthusiast, but readers might wish for a bit more depth in the written content.

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    The photographs are truly remarkable

    The images are both beautiful and informative

    It's a must-have for any animal lover or photography enthusiast

ebay.co.uk · Unknown · 2025-10-21
fascinating 4.30

The Underground Girls of Kabul by Jenny Nordberg is a fascinating exploration of gender and resistance in Afghanistan, focusing on the practice of bacha posh, where girls are raised as boys. The author's prose is engaging, but her occasional lack of self-awareness regarding her privilege is noticeable. The book provides a nuanced look at Afghan culture and gender norms, making it a compelling read.

The Underground Girls of Kabul by Jenny Nordberg delves into the intriguing and often overlooked practice of bacha posh in Afghanistan, where girls are temporarily raised as boys to enjoy greater freedoms. The book is a powerful narrative that sheds light on the complex societal structures and gender dynamics in Afghanistan. Nordberg's storytelling is compelling, drawing readers into the lives of the characters and making the issues deeply personal. However, her occasional lack of self-awareness regarding her own privilege as a Western journalist is a notable drawback. Despite this, the book offers a nuanced examination of Afghan culture and binary conceptions of gender, making it a valuable and thought-provoking read. The characters are vividly portrayed, and the pacing is quick, making it difficult to put down. The book challenges Western stereotypes about Afghanistan and provides a deeper understanding of the country's social and cultural landscape.

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    When I asked Afghans to describe to me the difference between men and women, over the years interesting responses came back. While Afghan men often begin to describe women as more sensitive, caring, and less physically capable than men, Afghan women tend to offer up only one difference, which had never entered my mind before.

    Regardless of who they are, whether they are rich or poor, educated or illiterate, Afghan women often describe the difference between men and women in just one word: freedom.

    As in: Men have it, women do not.

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