The Peace Book

by Bernard Benson

When a little boy pleads on television for peace, he sets in motion events which lead to the end of war and the nuclear arms race

Genres: Childrens

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1981

Reviews

[Riana · Rating 5 out of 5]

oh, i'm so happy i found this book on here!

i have not read it in many years, but this was probably the first time i came across a lot of wisdom that, ever since then, i have encountered again and again (personally and professionally).

with very sweet illustrations, it tells the story of two children who go on a journey to find happiness, on which they meet a variety of characters who teach them lessons. it is written in plain language (a huge plus in my eyes - nothing worse than pseudo-inspirational verbose blabber), which makes it accessible for children already, and i do think this would be a great book to read with children; but i also think it's a great and thoughtful read for adults.

opposed to what the title may suggest, this book manages to never be tacky, trite, simplistic, or in any other way annoying as is so typical for so many wannabe-inspirational books - it's a little pearl of wisdom, shining quietly.

if you can get your hands on this - read and enjoy.


[i know there also is an english version, it's called "the path to happiness", but i did not find that on here.]

[Placas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un amic me’l va regalar perquè em veia amargat i ara sóc feliç bastants dies de la setmana.

[Velocity RaZz · Rating 5 out of 5]

In short, the most captivating story about peace and happiness I've ever encountered in a book in my entire life. I loved this book when I was 10, I still love it 20 years later. The story is narrated (and illustrated) in a brilliant way that can reach both adults and children. It's amazing how this book never seems to age. Then again, peace can never, ever, be outdated -and this is a perfect reminder for all ages.

[Valentina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Luin kirjan heti sen ilmestyttyä ja se teki minuun silloin suuren vaikutuksen. Ydinsodan uhan varjossa kirjoitettu kirja kertoo maailman lasten halusta ELÄÄ. Kun kaikki teknologia, tieto ja mahdollisuudet rauhanomaiseen tiedonvälitykseen ovat olemassa, miksi aikuiset eivät TEE JOTAIN ja muuta maailmaa niin, että lapset voivat luottaa tulevaisuuteen? Ikävä kyllä sama aikuisten haluttomuus tehdä muutoksia uhkaa myös tämän päivän lapsia ja silmäni kyyneltyivät, kun jälleen palasin kirjan pariin.

[Jan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Peace is a precious thing. This book might work for children, brought as a fairy tale. That’s what the three stars are for. For me as an adult the way this topic is treated by the author, is utopic. JM

[mirba · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favourite child books! I've read it a zillion times

[Chas Bayfield · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very basic. A nice ideal - so why doesn't it happen?

[Daniel Free · Rating 5 out of 5]

En mycket viktig bok.