New Zealand families refuse to let their boys be child soldiers; a modern Kiwi peacemaker guides adversaries away from the vicious cycle of revenge; an entire culture practises non-violence; a social worker outwits those intending genocide – and more. These electrifying stories show the immense courage, strength, creativity and discipline that peacebuilding demands.
Peacemaking and opposition to war require a particular kind of courage, when one’s nation or the world can only hear the beat of a military drum. It’s the sane, courageous dissenters who advocate for non-violence and negotiated solutions to war – yet they are frequently persecuted, stigmatised and marginalised for their efforts. Linda has brought together a wonderful collection of heroes and heroines who chose the road less travelled and have argued for a world free of weapons, a world free of violence and a world of justice, peace and sustainable development. Her book demonstrates very clearly how and why these people chose love and peace over domination and Thanatos. It’s a must-read for all those interested in building a more peaceful world.
Professor Kevin P Clements, Director, Toda Peace Institute, New Zealand author, academic and life-long peace activist.
Take an hour to feel proud (and horrified) by these fine and often suppressed stories of our peacemakers in Aotearoa and elsewhere. I wish I’d had this resource as a young woman.
Dr. Marilyn Waring, Patron of The Peace Foundation – Te Rōpū Rongomau o Aotearoa, New Zealand feminist, author, academic and former politician.
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