Product Description

Like Arbingers international bestseller Leadership and Self-Deception, The Anatomy of Peace helps us see how we actually cause the problems we think are caused by other people. Were trapped by preconceived ideas and self-justifying reactions that keep us from seeing the world clearly and dealing with it effectively. As a result, our efforts to make things better all too often make them worse. Through an intriguing story of parents who are struggling with their children and with problems that have come to consume their lives, we learn from once-bitter enemies the way to find peace whenever war is upon us. Yusuf al-Falah, an Arab, and Avi Rozen, a Jew, each lost his father at the hands of the others ethnic cousins. The Anatomy of Peace is the story of how they came together, how they help warring parents and children to come together, and how we too can find our way out of the struggles that weigh us down.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4177 in Books
• Published on: 2008-05-01
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 231 pages

From Publishers Weekly
The premise of this follow-up to Leadership and Self-Deception is simple: people whose hearts are at peace do not wage war, whether they're heads of state or members of a family. In this semi-fictional narrative ("inspired by actual events") illustrating the principles of achieving peace, the setting is a two-day parent workshop at an Arizona-based wilderness camp for out-of-control teenagers, but the storyline is a mere setting for an instruction manual. Workshop facilitators Yusuf al-Falah, a Palestinian Arab whose father was killed by Israelis in 1948, and Avi Rozen, an Israeli Jew whose father died in the Yom Kippur War, use examples from their domestic lives and the history of their region to illustrate situations in which the normal and necessary routines of daily life can become fodder for conflict. Readers observe this through the eyes of one participant, a father whose business is in nearly as much trouble as his teenage son. The usefulness of the information conveyed here on how conflicts take root, spread and can be resolved more than compensates for the pedestrian writing.
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From the Inside Flap
"A BOOK THAT COULD CHANGE THE FACE OF HUMANITY." —Marion Blumenthal Lazan, holocaust survivor and bestselling author

"After years of applying these ideas with youth and their parents, I can say that this is powerful medicine for the soul. These ideas change hearts, heal deep wounds, and bring parents and children together." —Mike Merchant, President and Chief Executive Officer, Anasazi Foundation

"A stunning work of wisdom and insight…. Everyone, from neighbors to the heads of nations, ought to read and live the teachings of this book." —Kent H. Murdock, President and CEO, O.C. Tanner

"Profound in depth, yet simple in message—an astounding work of immense impact, both personally and professionally. This is the next major lever in terms of how organizations improve performance." —Nick Jessett, Programme Manager, Rolls Royce

"This is a masterful and important work that shows how we blame others for problems we ourselves have created. It gently leads the reader to take a hard look in the mirror." —Scott Barton, Sr. VP, Capital One

"To adopt the essence of this book is the true roadmap for peace." —Eytan Bentsur, Former Director General, Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

From the Back Cover
"The Anatomy of Peace is a brilliantly written, stimulating read, with a rare clarity that awakens reflection and compels action. I recommend it without hesitation to anyone interested in finding solutions to conflicts ranging from the personal to the global." —Gilead Sher, former Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister of Israel

"In this day of whirlwind confusion and intense disconnection, The Anatomy of Peace is a divine prescription. More than just a book to read or an idea to consider, it is a life raft for the countless many who are suffering in silence and drowning in fear." —Iyanla Vanzant, Author, Life Coach, Founder, Inner Visions Institute For Spiritual Development

"Rarely have I read anything that held my attention the way this book did. To find that kind of reading experience in the context of a book that covers such disparate topics as parenting, managing employees, Middle East peace, and self-actualization is truly astonishing." —Jo Ellen Green Kaiser, Senior Editor, Tikkun magazine

"I couldn't put this book down. It is an enthralling story of peacemaking, showing principles that apply both in the family and on the world stage. Told with compassion and humor, the practical wisdom of this book has profound implications for all who are struggling and seemingly paralyzed in insoluble conflicts." —The Reverend Victor de Waal, former Dean of Canterbury Cathedral, England

"Phenomenal…compelling…vivid…poignant. This is a book that every manager, teacher, advisor, and parent should read and apply." —Steven Wheelwright, Senior Associate Dean, Harvard Business School

"Amazingly powerful! In the reading alone, there is transformation. I know of no tool or way of thinking that contributes so masterfully to real, lasting peace—in families, organizations, communities, and nations. The Anatomy of Peace is a gift to the world." —Pamela Richarde, founding member of Coach U, Inc., President, International Coach Federation 2006

"I love this book. Having read it, the circumstances I encounter every day seem different to me—whether in sports, business, or family life, the ideas apply to every facet of life. I can’t wait to share this book and its concepts with others." —Danny Ainge, General Manager, the Boston Celtics

"Having been intensely involved in peacemaking, I can honestly say that this is a significant and important book that lays out innovative strategies for building sustainable peace." —Uri Savir, President, The Peres Center for Peace, Tel-Aviv, and former Director General, Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Customer Reviews

A life changing event
This book along with its companion book "Leadership and Self Deception" have altered my life. The concepts discussed, while simple in concept are fundamental in terms of human nature

Bad Sample
Books with lots of blurbs
but no sample of the writing
make me suspicious
I want to see a chapter or two
and the Table of Contents

Everyone should read this book!!!
Anotomy of Peace is a book that brings questions and answers of peace and war to a point of personal understanding. Using a format and system to illustrate how one can gain an understanding of why we are how we are and make the necessary changes to find ourselves with a mind of peace.