The Peace: A Warrior's Journey

This book, while ultimately hopeful, is a disturbing read. General Dallaire's message is that, as a whole, we have learned little from past tragedies, notably the Rwandan genocide. That in global conflicts, we continue to settle for finding truces rather that finding permanent solutions. Many conflicts appear resolved, but underlying frictions remain, making further conflict inevitable.

General Dallaire begins by talking about war and peace. He then broadens his perspective to environmental aspects of war, technological innovations in warcraft and human rights. Then he narrows his focus to his own story of personal healing., Thus the book ends on in a very different trajectory from where it seemed to be heading at the beginning. But show more consistent, and providing an intimate look at how global conflicts affect individuals as well as societies. show less

A Warrior’s Journey

Through the prism of his own life, General Roméo Dallaire takes us on a journey from the past wars through post-modern conflicts and toward his vision of lasting peace. Daillaire in good faith commanded the UN’s peacekeeping mission in Rwanda only to see the country abandoned and descend into hell of genocide. His experience has for ever marked him....

I read most of Mr. Dallaire’s books; they are deeply touching and told from the heart. In his latest he revisits in length his frustrations trying to prevent the 1994 catastrophe and is now more than determined to put a stop to the world disorder, abolish the use of child soldiers and intervene in conflicts. He is now working toward a better future. I wish him show more good luck in guiding us to a better place.

This is not an easy book to get into. A good 1/3 brings us back to 1994 and he expresses clearly once more the lack of support he received from the UN and the many countries that are members of this organization. One thing is said at the meeting but nothing comes out of it, Rwanda and its people are of inconsequential values..... Then he goes on to other conflicts from WW11 to the present and he does not mince his words.

I admit having a hard time with this book. Although the language is very polished I was not fond of harsh and severe tone in the narration.. After a while the negativity got to me and I started to read pages diagonally and skipping some passages and paying attention to others.

What can I say I enjoyed Mr. Dallaire`s previous books but revising them in a new version was not what I expected. I really cannot do much in the global circle of things and I certainly will not go marching or rallying for any cause...... I will leave all this to those with influence to try... we see how good this those....look at Ukraine and Gaza today`s tragedies......

I did not like this book but this is my opinion you may feel differently so don`t take my words for it and read and judge for yourself.

This is the way I see it.

My thanks to Penguin Random House Canada and Netgalley for this ARC show less