In a world of conflict, Pamela Haines calls for the development of skills to wage peace and an “army of nonviolent warriors.” Here she offers readers a window into how to become nonviolent warriors through practices that show us how to hope, grieve, listen, welcome conflict, mend, speak truth, and cultivate courage. Engaging stories bring these practices to life and show that by working together we can transform ourselves, our community, and our world. Questions for Reflection and Discussion are included. (Pendle Hill website)

In a world of conflict, Pamela Haines calls for the development of skills to wage peace and an “army of nonviolent warriors.” Here she offers readers a window into how to become nonviolent warriors through practices that show us how to hope, grieve, listen, welcome conflict, mend, speak truth, and cultivate courage. Engaging stories bring these practices to life and show that by working together we can transform ourselves, our community, and our world. Questions for Reflection and Discussion are included.

The author calls for the development of skills to wage peace and an "army of nonviolent warriors." She offers readers a window into how to become nonviolent warriors through practices that show us how to hope, grieve, listen, welcome conflict, mend, speak truth, and cultivate courage.

This is a clear, thoughtful, practical and stimulating pamphlet about developing the skills needed to wage peace, in order to transform ourselves, our communities, and our world. They are disciplines and practical skills for nonviolent community living and action that we need to learn, practice, encourage in each other, and use. The disciplines and skills she discusses include the disciplines of hope, reclaiming the ability to grieve, attentive caring listening, overcoming the divisions that separate us (such as racism), welcoming conflict as opportunity, mending relationships and communities, holding onto what we know is right, overcoming pressures to go along doing what is not right, dismantling our own defenses, and cultivating courage. She suggests we assess ourselves and plan a workout to develop these skills.
This is an important pamphlet to read carefully and consider, since none of us has all these skills, but we and the world need them all. A self-assessment can help us on the way. The pamphlet could well be used for a meeting discussion. ( )

Synopsis

In a world of conflict, Pamela Haines calls for the development of skills to wage peace and an “army of nonviolent warriors.” Here she offers readers a window into how to become nonviolent warriors through practices that show us how to hope, grieve, listen, welcome conflict, mend, speak truth, and cultivate courage. Engaging stories bring these practices to life and show that by working together we can transform ourselves, our community, and our world. Questions for Reflection and Discussion are included.