The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict - Softcover

Arbinger Institute

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1576755843 ISBN 13: 9781576755846

Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2008

Synopsis

What if conflicts at home, conflicts at work, and conflicts in the world stem from the same root cause? And what if individually and collectively we systematically misunderstand that cause, and unwittingly perpetuate the very problems we think we are trying to solve?
Through an intriguing story of parents struggling with their troubled children and with their own personal problems, ""The Anatomy of Peace"" shows how to get past the preconceived ideas and self-justifying reactions that keep us from seeing the world clearly and dealing with it effectively. Yusuf al-Falah, an Arab, and Avi Rozen, a Jew, each lost his father at the hands of the other's ethnic cousins. As the story unfolds, we discover 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. The choice between peace and war lies within us. As one of the characters says, ""A solution to the inner war solves the outer war as well."" This book offers more than hope -- it shows how we can prevent the conflicts that cause so much pain in our lives and in the world.

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Book Description:

This phenomenal bestseller―over 300,000 copies sold―is a powerful and inspirational story about finding peace within ourselves and in our relationships. This second edition features brand new material.

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

About this edition

• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1576755843
• ISBN 13: 9781576755846
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 231