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August 16, 2007

One Small Step For Peace

A couple of months ago I received a review copy of one of the neatest books I've ever read, but due to extreme lack of spare time I have not been able to finish it and now I am feeling quite remiss at not having recommended it yet. It is Live From Jordan: Letters Home from My Journey through the Middle East by Ben Orbach. Honestly, I think his website does a fantastic job of explaining what the book is about, as does this interview and many others. I don't think I have a whole lot I can add to all the wonderful commentary out there about this must-read book except to say that if all people in the world had the opportunity (and willingness) to spend some time getting to know their "enemies" as Ben did, the warmongers wouldn't be able to get away with manipulating us into fighting each other any more. So take a personal step toward peace and read this book – and give it to everyone you know. And when I finally get five minutes to my name so I can finish reading it, I'll write about it again.

Posted by Becky at August 16, 2007 03:35 PM