The Power of Nonviolence
Book description
There is no easy way out of the spiraling morass of terror and brutality that confronts the world today. It is time now for the human race to hold still, to delve into its wells of collective wisdom, both ancient and modern.--Arundhati Roy
The Power of Nonviolence, the first anthology…
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This is a collection of short and accessible essays by writers and activists who practiced and wrote about non-violence. The essays are thought-provoking and hopeful.
They show us alternative ways of thinking and living that are more critical than ever in a world wracked by violence. The news can be debilitating and leave people feeling hopeless. These essays are inspiring and show us how people found alternatives in the past during difficult historical times.
This book is linked to my own work and writing on non-violence, which discusses the spiritual dimensions of non-violence and why this matters for producing lasting…
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