Description
One goal
Book Summary
This documentary photography book captures the extraordinary story of a group of young amputees in Sierra Leone who managed to transform their destiny through football. Far from portraying them as victims, Pep Bonet's images showcase the energy and power of their game, turning these athletes into icons of hope and peace. A visual work that demonstrates how sport can be a tool for personal growth and social change.
What is it about?
For some time, photographer Pep Bonet followed the evolution of a football team formed by young amputees in Sierra Leone, one of the groups that suffered the most from the consequences of the civil war. The photographs collected in this book document the team's journey from its beginnings to its consolidation, showing how football became their passion and, at the same time, the instrument that helped them transform their lives. The work reveals how these athletes, who were once icons of war, transformed into symbols of hope and a peaceful future, using sport as a tool to raise social awareness and promote reconciliation.
Main themes
- Documentary photography of conflict and post-war
- Personal growth through sport
- Social reintegration of war victims
- Football as a tool for transformation and peace
- Resilience and hope in contexts of adversity
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at lovers of documentary photography, football fans interested in its social dimension, students and professionals in social sciences and humanities, as well as any reader looking for inspiring stories of overcoming adversity and resilience in post-war contexts.
What this book offers
- A unique and respectful visual look at the reality of amputees in Sierra Leone, far from the usual victim-centered approach.
- A graphic testimony of how sport can be an engine for social and personal change in extreme contexts.
- A reflection on the human capacity to transform adversity into hope and positive action.
- High-quality photographic material that documents a process of rehabilitation and community empowerment.
Technical specifications
- Author: BONET, PEP
- Publisher: FONART IB PUBLISHING
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTOGRAPHERS, HUMANITIES
- Collection: FOTOGRAFIAS / PHOTOGRAPHS
- Publication date: December 2007
- Number of pages: 140
- Weight: 625 g
Editorial review
One Goal is a photographic work that transcends mere documentary recording to offer a visual narrative filled with dignity and humanity. Pep Bonet manages to capture the strength and determination of athletes who, against all odds, use football as a vehicle for healing and social change. It is a relevant book both for those interested in auteur photography and for those seeking to understand the transformative power of sport in communities marked by war.