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Living Beyond War: A Citizen's Guide

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The timing of this book and the appropriateness of its message is right on. Beyond War was once a Utopian goal, but is now a pragmatic necessity. In fact, a close examination of all recent wars tells us we already are beyond war, but we just don't know it yet. Winslow Myers' book makes a clear and compelling case for changing the way we think about war.

Winslow Myers has written a comprehensive, easy-to-understand path to helping to sustain life on the planet. He poses the problem, summarized by Albert Einstein in 1946, "The unleashed power of the atom has changed everything, save our modes of thinking, and thus we drift toward unparalleled catastrophe." After a compelling overview of the problem facing our world in terms of threat of annihilation due to nuclear war, either intentional or accidental, he takes the reader through a step-by-step means of living and educating others that will produce societal change. Just as we have changed our modes of thinking about slavery, women's right to vote, and segregation, Winslow shows us how to change our thinking about war, and how to be stewards of our planet. An excellent book.

This is an insightful and thought-provoking book. It is about both the reasons WHY we must move beyond war, and more importantly, HOW we can do it. If you are interested in creating the positive - having meaningful dialogue with both those who agree with you and those who don't; being able to articulate how we can get to a world beyond war; and, working together with others to get there - then this book is a must read. I've already passed it on to others, and we've had meaningful discussions about its proposals. It is a great contribution to the wave of hope and change.

This well-written book provides the tools necessary to empower citizens to help build a world where conflicts are resolved non-violently. Winslow Myers makes the case why our current thinking about war is no longer valid today - and he specifically outlines the proven and practical steps necessary to create peace - on the personal, national and global level. The questions and references at the end of each chapter are thought-provoking, and they make the book very usable for group discussions or book clubs.

This is a wonderful book on understanding why we go to war to resolve conflict. Mr. Myers makes the compelling case that we are one on this planet and we can change when each of us comes to the conclusion that war is obsolete. We can choose to solve conflict without violence. In fact, if we don't then the outcome for the species is obvious. War is optional and we can move beyond it to resolve conflict.

This book contains the clearest description of a world without war I have ever read.The author makes a solid case for a world that has transcended war and is able to have the tools for living in non violent conflict or peace. Though the lessons and with encouragement of group discussion, as well as use of DVD's to illustrate certain topics, it is extremely convincing.I hope that this book will be used to support a continuing movement and help to grow it to a critical mass, so that war will finally be abolished and non violent solutions to regional conflicts can take its place.

This is an inspirational book that helps each of see how we can and do affect those around us in our everyday lives. "We must be the change we seek in the world". Peace is not only the goal, it is the path. Winslow Meyers opens our eyes to our own peaceful potential; and how that in itself makes us one step closer to a peaceful planet.

The military of the forces loyal to Saddam Hussein could not dream of holding a candle to the full force of the United States military. But if this is the case, why hasn't victory been simply declared? "Living Beyond War: A Citizen's Guide" is author Winslow Myers' anti-war writings explaining his own beliefs and views. While war is something that can't be avoided in many cases, it's simply not an efficient way to resolve conflicts in the modern era. "Living Beyond War" is a very much recommended read.

This book is clear and inspiring and good for individuals, groups, churches and all those who care about peace in our troubled times.