Profits from this book will be used to help orphans in Uganda.
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| Credits | ||
| Photographs by Douglas Menuez | ||
| Introduction by Dame Elizabeth Taylor | ||
| Text by Rachel Scheier | ||
| Produced by David Elliot Cohen | ||
| Sponsored by Macy's West | ||
| Published by Beaufort Books | ||
| Video by David Snider, The Photography Channel | ||
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Transcendent Spirit: The Orphans of Uganda follows the inspiring journey of twenty orphans who overcame tremendous hardships to form a dance troupe and become cultural ambassadors for their troubled country. They have brought their intense energy and joy to audiences across the US over the past ten years, which have resulted in their support of more than 700 orphans in Uganda. Rising from the extreme poverty and devastation wrought by AIDS and civil war in Uganda to receive standing ovations while touring the best theaters in the US, these exceptional children bring good news from Africa |
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Praise for Transcendent Spirit: "Transcendent Spirit is brilliant, inspirational, and visual proof that soaring human souls can overcome almost any adversity. Doug Menuez has once again proven that his camera is in the hands of a grand master and one who witnesses brilliant light where others might only see the gloom of desperation. This book should be on the shelves of every school in America." – David Hume Kennerly, former Presidential Photographer and winner of the Pulitzer Prize in photography "When you look through the pages of Transcendent Spirit, you realize that this is what photography was invented for. Douglas Menuez's images have the power to take you to worlds you have never known, introduce you to people you have yet to meet, and make you care about them. Words could not do that; video could not do that. The transcendent spirit requires a transcendent medium to adequately portray the scale of its tragedies and triumphs. The still camera in the hands of a superb craftsman can, and Menuez has done so with a grace and sensitivity that dignifies not only his subjects, but humanity itself." – Peter Howe, author of Shooting Under Fire, and Paparazzi, former Director of Photography, LIFE Magazine, former Picture Editor, New York Times Magazine "Douglas Menuez's vision is full of caring and humanity. His sincerity and compassion are genuine. Transcendent Spirit is a superb and moving look at the resilience of the human soul seen through the eyes of one of the world's great image makers." – Douglas and Francoise Kirkland "Africa's kids are some of the world's great heroes. This book gives them their due." – Spencer Reiss, former Southern Africa bureau chief, Newsweek "Great photographs broaden the mind and touch the soul and that is exactly what Transcendent Spirit does." – Gerd Ludwig, Photographer of the Year, 2006 International Photography Awards |
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