Farewell Four Waters by Kate McCord

This book is based on real life events faced by the author and other aid workers in Afghanistan in 2008. The story is a fascinating one as the main character, Marie, comes to terms with a number of changes from a co-worker and roommate leaving, to the killing of an aid worker in Kabul and the start of a literacy program in a nearby village. Through Marie's eyes you get a close up view of the Afghan people and culture and the precautions taken by foreign workers to keep themselves out of harm's way.

Marie's descriptions of her relationships with the Afghan women and how she weaves her faith into everyday conversations with them is inspiring. While respecting the Afghan's Muslim beliefs she is able to share Messiah Jesus through her storytelling. Her love for the Afghan people is evident in all of her relationships. You also get a first hand account of the feelings involved when Marie and her coworkers have to evacuate their village on short notice.

I would highly recommend this book for a look at what it is to be a foreign aid worker in Afghanistan and an insight into the culture in Afghanistan. The culture is a complex one with the various ethnic group warring against each other. There seems to be no easy answers to bring about peace in this country.

I received this book from Moody Publishing for this review.