Paroles et Lumieres-Where Light Speaks: Haiti (English and French Edition)

This book provides powerful, beautiful photography, sensitive narrative, and original poetry. It respects the country, its culture and its language. It has a depth not expected in "table top" books. It is the number one book on my gift list this year! (not found in most book stores). Wonderful -

I lived in Haiti for 18 years and I must say that this book does a wonderful job of portraying Haiti. If you've ever traveled to Haiti or lived there, this book will bring back fond memories. If you've never been to Haiti, you might find yourself longing to visit. This book will help you see why so many people who visit Haiti end up falling in love with it despite the fact that it's one of the poorest, most destitute countries in the world.

I am the adoptive mom of a little Haitian girl. The other night we went to a church to hear a missionary speak about Haiti, and this gorgeous book was on the missionary's display table as a way of showing Americans the beauty of the people in that desperate land. Though we have plenty of photographs ourselves from my husband's trip there in 1997 (to finalize the adoption and bring our daughter home) we were deeply moved by the professional photography in this book. It shows the poverty, yes, but it also shows beauty and community, the natural splendor of the land and the warmth of a people so ravished by the cruelty of their government, but still able to smile. This is a book of hope, and a book of brilliant color, and a book which shows the strength of the Haitian people. Each gorgeous photo has an accompanying poetic verse in Creole and in English. A truly lovely book....

The photos and text of this book are truly amazing. As soon as I opened the book, it was as if I were back in Haiti once again. Smelling the smells, hearing the sounds, seeing the sights. A wonderful gift for someone who has been to Haiti and was touched by the beauty and simplicity of a country so close to the U.S. in proximity and so far away in reality.

Where Light Speaks glows with the beauty and riches of Haiti and its people. This collection of photographs vividly protrays the colors of Haiti in a celebration of natural beauty and everyday sights. Most of all, this book captures the dignity, warmth and joy of Haiti's people. This book invites the reader to see Haiti with attentive eyes; each photo offers a rich display of color, light and detail. The texts in French, Creole and English that accompany the photographs encourage reflection and participation in the images. Great care has been taken to allow the unique voice of each language to reflect carefully and lovingly on the scenes pictured. Those who love Haiti know that the prevalent images of poverty offered by the newsmedia tell only a small part of Haiti's story. This book offers a new lens and a positive viewpoint that encourage people to see Haiti in all its beauty and brightness.