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Book Synopsis: A stirring look at nonviolent activism, from American suffragists to Civil Rights to the Climate Change Movement. Todd Hasak-Lowy's We Are Power brings to light the incredible individuals who have used nonviolent activism to change the world. The book explores questions such as what is nonviolent resistance and how does it work? In an age when armies are stronger than ever before, when guns seem to be everywhere, how can people confront their adversaries without resorting to violence themselves? Through key international movements as well as people such as Gandhi, Alice Paul, Martin Luther King, Cesar Chavez, and Václav Havel, this book discusses the components of nonviolent resistance. It answers the question “Why nonviolence?” by showing how nonviolent movements have succeeded again and again in a variety of ways, in all sorts of places, and always in the face of overwhelming odds. The book includes endnotes, a bibliography, and an index.
“Nonviolence may have been the greatest invention of the twentieth century, more important than nuclear fission or genetic coding. It offers us the chance to build a working twenty-first century, and since young people will have to lead that fight, this book is a crucial gift!” —Bill McKibben, climate activist and author of Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?
Includes black-and-white photographs
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Discover the power of nonviolent activism with We Are Power: How Nonviolent Activism Changes the World. Written by Todd Hasak-Lowy, this stirring book takes you on a journey through history, showcasing the incredible individuals who have used nonviolent resistance to create lasting change. From the suffragists who fought for women's rights to the Civil Rights movement and the Climate Change Movement, this book explores the effectiveness of nonviolent activism in the face of adversity.
What is nonviolent resistance and how does it work? We Are Power delves into these questions, providing insights into the strategies and tactics employed by influential figures such as Gandhi, Alice Paul, Martin Luther King, Cesar Chavez, and Václav Havel. Discover how these movements have succeeded against overwhelming odds, charting a path for a better future.
Why choose nonviolence? The answer lies in the remarkable achievements of nonviolent movements. Throughout history, nonviolent resistance has proven to be more impactful than any force. As we navigate an era when armies are stronger than ever and guns seem to be everywhere, We Are Power reminds us that there is a better way to confront our adversaries without resorting to violence.
Endorsed by Bill McKibben, renowned climate activist and author of Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?, We Are Power offers a crucial gift to young people. As they prepare to lead the fight for a working twenty-first century, the book equips them with the knowledge and inspiration they need to make a difference. With its inclusion of black-and-white photographs, endnotes, bibliography, and index, this book is a comprehensive resource for anyone seeking to understand and engage in nonviolent activism.
Start your journey towards creating a better world today. Order We Are Power: How Nonviolent Activism Changes the World and unleash the power of nonviolence.
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