Photographer/Author
•Book Website: ShiftingGearsPub.com
• Email: chrisbriscoe3@gmail.com
• FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/christopher.briscoe.56?
The Storyteller Behind the Lens: About Christopher Briscoe
Christopher Briscoe is a photographer and author who has been documenting the human cost of war in Ukraine since 2022. With a career spanning nearly four decades, he has traveled extensively, capturing powerful narratives of resilience, survival, and defiance in the face of conflict. His latest books, The Child on the Train and The Women of Ukraine, chronicle the lived experiences of Ukrainians caught in the war who have endured profound loss yet continue to fight for their country and loved ones.
Christopher is returning to Ukraine for his fifth tour, embedding himself with civilians, defenders, and volunteers, witnessing firsthand the brutal realities of war. His work bridges the gap between global audiences and the everyday heroes of Ukraine, ensuring that their stories are not forgotten.
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Books about ukraine
The Child on the Train: And Other Stories in War-Torn Ukraine
• A collection of raw, intimate narratives documenting the resilience of Ukrainians during Russia’s invasion.
• Features stories of frontline medics, grieving widows, underground musicians, and young defenders navigating a life forever changed by war.
The Women of Ukraine
• A deeply personal exploration of Ukrainian women’s roles in war—widows, defenders, mothers, doctors, and volunteers.
• Highlights individual stories, including a plastic surgeon who left Monaco to treat wounded soldiers, a blind woman weaving camouflage nets, and former POW held captive by the Russians.
• Examines the war’s psychological toll while celebrating the defiant spirit of those who refuse to be broken.
Ukraine’s fight isn’t just about geopolitics—it’s about the ordinary people who wake up each day to survive the unimaginable. Christopher’s work captures the human side of war, the resilience behind the headlines, and the stories that history might otherwise overlook. His interviews offer a rare, firsthand perspective on life in Ukraine today, making for compelling, deeply moving conversations.
Availability: Christopher is available for interviews via Zoom, phone, or in-person (depending on location).
For media inquiries, please contact Christopher at chrisbriscoe3@gmail.com
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