"A gripping Afghan tale starring a strong hero wielding a camera." -Kirkus Reviews
"A powerful, heartbreaking story of an American woman seeking redemption . . . this vivid novel is an absorbing read." -Shauna Singh Baldwin, author of What the Body Remembers, The Tiger Claw, and The Selector of Souls
". . . Behind the Lens will top your list of unputdownables." -Jennifer Trethewey, author of the Highlanders of Balforss series
"I dare you to read the first chapter of Behind the Lens and put it down. It can't be done." -Judy Bridges, author of Shut Up & Write!
"Jeannée Sacken reminds us of the steep human cost of war and the deep human connections that can be forged there. This book will stay with you long after you finish the final page." -Kim Suhr, Director of Red Oak Writing and author of Nothing to Lose
" . . . Intricately entwined with the culture of the country, it's a story you'll savor from beginning to end." -Roi Solberg, author of The Caretaker and Spirit of Archetypes
". . . a poignant and riveting work of art . . ." -Heba Elkobaitry, Muslim Cultural Advisement Consultant
"Anyone interested in examining other cultures will appreciate the accuracy with which Sacken presents many of the complexities of a country with a mix of cultural traditions." -Myles Hopper, author of My Father's Shadow
". . . Sacken takes us into Annie's world and keeps us rooting for her from beginning to end." -Carol Wobig, author of The Collected Stories
"Not only does this story take readers on an adventure Behind the Lens and into Annie's life, it transports them to the heart of Afghanistan and into a battle for equality, freedom, and justice." -Rochelle Melander, writing coach and author of Mightier Than the Sword: Rebels, Reformers, and Revolutionaries Who Changed the World through Writing
