The Frontlines of Peace: An Insider’s Guide to Changing the World - Severine Autesserre, Leymah Gbowee

Written by Severine Autesserre, Leymah Gbowee
Format: MP3

Hi everyone I usually don’t do stuff like this but I very humbly ask you to pick this book up and read it. It is one of the most influential books I’ve ever come across and I think it’s a crime that it doesn’t have more attention. If you’ve read and finished it please recommend it to your friends, colleagues, etc. I promise you this book is 100% worth your time.

The full PDF is also included in this torrent

At turns surprising, funny, and gut-wrenching, this is the hopeful story of the ordinary yet extraordinary people who have figured out how to build lasting peace in their communities

The word “peacebuilding” evokes a story we’ve all heard over and over: violence breaks out, foreign nations are scandalized, peacekeepers and million-dollar donors come rushing in, warring parties sign a peace agreement and, sadly, within months the situation is back to where it started - sometimes worse. But what strategies have worked to build lasting peace in conflict zones, particularly for ordinary citizens on the ground? And why should other ordinary citizens, thousands of miles away, care?

In ‘THE FRONTLINES OF PEACE’, Séverine Autesserre, award-winning researcher and peacebuilder, examines the well-intentioned but inherently flawed peace industry. With examples drawn from across the globe, she reveals that peace can grow in the most unlikely circumstances. Contrary to what most politicians preach, building peace doesn’t require billions in aid or massive international interventions. Real, lasting peace requires giving power to local citizens.

‘THE FRONTLINES OF PEACE’ tells the stories of the ordinary yet extraordinary individuals and organizations that are confronting violence in their communities effectively. One thing is clear: successful examples of peacebuilding around the world, in countries at war or at peace, have involved innovative grassroots initiatives led by local people, at times supported by foreigners, often employing methods shunned by the international elite. By narrating success stories of this kind, Autesserre shows the radical changes we must take in our approach if we hope to build lasting peace around us - whether we live in Congo, the United States, or elsewhere.

*PLEASE NOTE*:
When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

Running Time => 7hrs. and 48mins.

©2021 Séverine Autesserre (P)2021 Audible, Inc.