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Something for Peace: A Memoir

by Thomas Waring

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This book is of timeless interest. Reviewers' comments follow: "SOMETHING FOR PEACE is the true, vivid & inspiring story of a Quaker conscientious objector during World War II...whose account will broaden & deepen the lives of everyone interested in peace or understanding peacemakers."--(Eric W. Johnson, author, teacher, school consultant). "A vivid & engaging...story of a young Quaker who felt he could not kill...an arresting & thought-provoking book that makes its points not with elaborate theoretical justifications of non-violence but, with simple, poignant...stories of how a CO experienced the WW II years."--(David C. McClelland, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Harvard University). "...a poignant & important account of his own spiritual struggle, & those of other COs...a dramatic portrait...a testament to the courage of those whose conscience leads them down other paths as witnesses to other destinies."--(Jack Shepherd, author, convenor of War/Peace Studies, Dartmouth College). Shirley B. Waring Publishers, 11 Mitchell Lane, Hanover, NH 03755. (603) 643-8331.… (more)
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A story of a young Quaker who felt he could not kill; how a Conscientious Objector experienced World War II.
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This book is of timeless interest. Reviewers' comments follow: "SOMETHING FOR PEACE is the true, vivid & inspiring story of a Quaker conscientious objector during World War II...whose account will broaden & deepen the lives of everyone interested in peace or understanding peacemakers."--(Eric W. Johnson, author, teacher, school consultant). "A vivid & engaging...story of a young Quaker who felt he could not kill...an arresting & thought-provoking book that makes its points not with elaborate theoretical justifications of non-violence but, with simple, poignant...stories of how a CO experienced the WW II years."--(David C. McClelland, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Harvard University). "...a poignant & important account of his own spiritual struggle, & those of other COs...a dramatic portrait...a testament to the courage of those whose conscience leads them down other paths as witnesses to other destinies."--(Jack Shepherd, author, convenor of War/Peace Studies, Dartmouth College). Shirley B. Waring Publishers, 11 Mitchell Lane, Hanover, NH 03755. (603) 643-8331.

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