Essential Reading

Books on Peace

Curated recommendations for understanding peace, nonviolence, and social transformation.

Nonviolent Communication

by Marshall B. Rosenberg

A groundbreaking approach to communication that fosters empathy and resolves conflicts peacefully.

The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr.

by Clayborne Carson (Ed.)

An intimate look at Dr. Kings life and philosophy through his own words.

Long Walk to Freedom

by Nelson Mandela

Mandelas autobiography detailing his journey from prisoner to president.

Gandhi: An Autobiography

by Mahatma Gandhi

Gandhis own account of his spiritual and political awakening.

Peace Is Every Step

by Thich Nhat Hanh

A guide to bringing mindfulness into everyday life.

A Force More Powerful

by Peter Ackerman & Jack DuVall

Stories of nonviolent revolutions that shaped the 20th century.

The Book of Joy

by Dalai Lama & Desmond Tutu

Two spiritual leaders explore finding happiness in a troubled world.

No Future Without Forgiveness

by Desmond Tutu

Tutus account of South Africas Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

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