Strength and Compassion
by Eric Greitens
Greitens' photographs and essays from humanitarian work in Rwanda, Bosnia, Bolivia and elsewhere, made before his military career. A reflective photo book about what strength and compassion look like together.
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you want a visual, reflective book on service in hard places.
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Three things you will actually use
- Strength without compassion is cruelty.
- Compassion without strength is sentiment.
- Witness is a form of service.
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Look through it slowly and write which image stays with you and why.
Our verdict
Reflective photo essays.
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