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The
world of Nadeem Shah, Yorkshire entrepreneur, changed on the
8th of October 2005 with the news of an unimaginable disaster
in Kashmir that would eventually leave 90,000 dead and a further
4 million homeless. As a result of several visits to the region,
he has established the UK charitable AHS Foundation, whose first
remit is to build a cottage hospital in the remote mountain
village of Noon Bagla.
‘Earthquake’
is his own moving account of ordinary people’s lives,
that conveys the profound suffering that is still the daily
reality in Northern Pakistan. In spite of the apparently fatalistic
dignity of the Kashmiri villagers, Nadeem uses the poignancy
of their own words to show the depth of their grief and the
power of their faith. It is an inspiring illustration of how
such a cataclysm presents every one of us with an opportunity
to make a real difference in bridging the divides of race, religion
and geography.
“As
we stepped from the vehicle, the silence hit me like a physical
blow. More brutally shocking than even the visual horror, the
sounds of life had been ripped away. No murmuring river of everyday
voices. The birds had scattered, even the dogs weren’t
barking. Time had stopped.
Normally irrepressible children stood unmoving. The earth had
shouted and raged, punished those around them with a roaring
vengeance, and in mute incomprehension, they dared not speak,
or laugh, or play.”
All proceeds from ‘Earthquake’ by Nadeem Shah are
going directly to the Noon Bagla Cottage Hospital appeal. If
you would like to make a donation or a pledge please see ‘Making
a donation’.
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“It's so hard to take in
so much suffering and sadness. It’s a beautiful morning
here and makes me think we should all be doing something for
those who have nothing. The book is so good - clear and strong
- gets the message across so well. May you all be blessed for
your involvement.”
Christine and Jim Bruce, Inverness.
“It is one of the most moving books I
have ever read, it went straight to the heart"
Mrs Irena Thomson, Perth.
"I thought the book was excellent from
beginning to end. It made me take a good look at my life and
realise how fortunate I am. My grandchildren are so privileged
also to have the life they do. I feel sorrow when I think that
the people in Kashmir are unable to get the medical treatment
to help them through illnesses as we can here. "
Ray Barnsley
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