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Where Peace Lives
Where Peace Lives is a book of timeless wisdom for people of all ages. Both children and adults will delight in the adventure to free the Angel Peace. The only hope for the world: to find the three keys to set Peace free. Inspired by the universal teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Buddha, Jesus Christ, Moses and Mohammad, the story-teller discovers that the “Three Keys to Peace” are not what they might seem.
112 pages, Hardcover
First published April 30, 2007
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September 1, 2007
This book is amazing. Through the creation of various characters who depict important religious leaders and activists, one learns the keys to peace in the world.
Hate only yields more hate.
This book left me warm on the inside. If I ever have children, I will read this book to them in hopes that they will learn to love each person of this world equally.
Just beautiful. Really.
Hate only yields more hate.
This book left me warm on the inside. If I ever have children, I will read this book to them in hopes that they will learn to love each person of this world equally.
Just beautiful. Really.
January 15, 2010
Where does peace come from? It isn’t something born of war, or won through argument. Author Debbie Robins explores peace and finds three keys to it in her book, “Where Peace Lives.” A book for all ages, children and adults, it is sure to become a classic along the lines of “The Little Prince.” More than that, it is a delightful read, and a tool for spreading some very valuable lessons.
The narrator is worried about the world and wonders why everyone can’t just get along. One night, a visitor comes and insists that the angel, Peace, needs to be set free. Peace is trapped in a glass box and three keys are needed to open the lock. They need to find the keys, and they begin by looking in the City of Right and Wrong. There, terrible things are happening. The residents are divided and each side insists that the other side is wrong. What’s even worse is that the Cube of Bitterness hovers above and devours those who are the “right ones”. Donkeys and elephants play tug of war, only it isn’t a game. It looks like there is no hope for peace. However, Mister Buddha, a poetic cat, is sharing a potion called Acceptance, and so there is hope after all.
Mister Buddha introduces our narrator to the concept of acceptance and the fact that kindness begets kindness, and also to his best friend, Mahma. The adventure continues with a story of understanding and Oneness, and then on to the Sea of Forgiveness, where two orangutans, Chris and Mo impart more wisdom. Through a desert and to a waterfall, and up a mountaintop, the keys are sought. Will they be found in time to set Peace free?
A parable, the story can be taken at face value, with lessons still understood. Upon further reflection, deeper meanings come to light and the reader can see how important choices are. The colorful characters’ teachings are inspired by and reflect those of Ghandi, Jesus, Buddha, Mohammad and Martin Luther King. With exquisite illustrations, a delightful cast of characters, and a most important plot, “Where Peace Lives” rates my highest recommendation. Additional biographical information on these key people is included at the back of the book, as well as journaling space and an exercise to “strengthen your peace muscle’. Well written and enjoyable to experience, this book is a must read for everyone you know.
Where Peace Lives
by Debbie Robins
ISBN-10: 0978721373
The narrator is worried about the world and wonders why everyone can’t just get along. One night, a visitor comes and insists that the angel, Peace, needs to be set free. Peace is trapped in a glass box and three keys are needed to open the lock. They need to find the keys, and they begin by looking in the City of Right and Wrong. There, terrible things are happening. The residents are divided and each side insists that the other side is wrong. What’s even worse is that the Cube of Bitterness hovers above and devours those who are the “right ones”. Donkeys and elephants play tug of war, only it isn’t a game. It looks like there is no hope for peace. However, Mister Buddha, a poetic cat, is sharing a potion called Acceptance, and so there is hope after all.
Mister Buddha introduces our narrator to the concept of acceptance and the fact that kindness begets kindness, and also to his best friend, Mahma. The adventure continues with a story of understanding and Oneness, and then on to the Sea of Forgiveness, where two orangutans, Chris and Mo impart more wisdom. Through a desert and to a waterfall, and up a mountaintop, the keys are sought. Will they be found in time to set Peace free?
A parable, the story can be taken at face value, with lessons still understood. Upon further reflection, deeper meanings come to light and the reader can see how important choices are. The colorful characters’ teachings are inspired by and reflect those of Ghandi, Jesus, Buddha, Mohammad and Martin Luther King. With exquisite illustrations, a delightful cast of characters, and a most important plot, “Where Peace Lives” rates my highest recommendation. Additional biographical information on these key people is included at the back of the book, as well as journaling space and an exercise to “strengthen your peace muscle’. Well written and enjoyable to experience, this book is a must read for everyone you know.
Where Peace Lives
by Debbie Robins
ISBN-10: 0978721373
April 15, 2008
Like all of us, the main character in Where Peace Lives longed for true peace. Each night she wished for peace and then fell into a deep sleep, as if wrapped in the arms of an angel. However, when she awoke each morning, she returned to reality. It seemed to her that despite everyone wishing for peace, that end seemed impossible.
A knock at her door would change everything. There stood Luther the Bear. Luther was king of The Mountain Where Dreams Are Made. He came with news that the angel Peace had been locked in a glass box and only the three keys to peace could set her free. The two set off to The City of Right and Wrong where the debate over milk had completely divided the city. Their real journey was about to begin.
Where Peace Lives is a beautifully woven entertaining tale from which we can all gain insight. The story and the characters are inspired by and based upon the historic Buddha, Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr, Jesus, Moses, and Muhammad. I love the interfaith quality of the story showing that we may all think and believe differently but ultimately we all want to be treated fairly and live a peaceful life.
A knock at her door would change everything. There stood Luther the Bear. Luther was king of The Mountain Where Dreams Are Made. He came with news that the angel Peace had been locked in a glass box and only the three keys to peace could set her free. The two set off to The City of Right and Wrong where the debate over milk had completely divided the city. Their real journey was about to begin.
Where Peace Lives is a beautifully woven entertaining tale from which we can all gain insight. The story and the characters are inspired by and based upon the historic Buddha, Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr, Jesus, Moses, and Muhammad. I love the interfaith quality of the story showing that we may all think and believe differently but ultimately we all want to be treated fairly and live a peaceful life.
May 7, 2012
I love this book. I think it is an amazing piece of writing. It's a beautifully imaginative storyline that teaches concepts on being peaceful that even adults could stand to hear. I thought the storyline was so detailed and descriptive that it not only captured the imagination of my children, but also myself. And the manner in which the three keys of peaceful living were presented were things my kids could relate to and understand.
My kids often struggle with how to handle conflicts with their siblings and peers. I think reading this book to them is really going to help them think differently about how to handle their feelings. I couldn't have come up with a better way to explain to them how bitterness can overtake a person, or how and why not to engage in a fight to just be right. And that's just the beginning ... I just can't say enough how grateful I am to have stumbled across this book and it will likely become a book I gift to other families to share with their children.
My kids often struggle with how to handle conflicts with their siblings and peers. I think reading this book to them is really going to help them think differently about how to handle their feelings. I couldn't have come up with a better way to explain to them how bitterness can overtake a person, or how and why not to engage in a fight to just be right. And that's just the beginning ... I just can't say enough how grateful I am to have stumbled across this book and it will likely become a book I gift to other families to share with their children.
August 15, 2013
I think this is the absolute best book ever written to teach the simplicity of how to find peace. It takes on aspects of most major religions and blends them in a way that makes you want to smile at the end of the story. I read this to my son in hopes that he remembers this story and applies it to his life. It's an exemplary example of tolerance and the true meaning of peace.
August 21, 2008
This book was written by a tremendous woman who I am lucky to count as my friend. She has another book being published that I am looking forward to immensely! If you have a chance, go buy this book and read it asap!!!
September 8, 2007
Brilliant novel for kids and adults alike. A very important message for a the world today.
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