Overview
Sometimes playful but always passionate, Imagining Peace offers a glimpse into the private world of a quirky systems reformer. The great-granddaughter of a social activist, Dawn Joyce invites us along as she challenges peace and justice issues at the personal, community and global level. We are introduced to a network of reformers who offer creative alternatives to a world in crisis.
Full Product Details
Author: Dawn Joyce
Publisher: Interactive Publications
Imprint: Interactive Publications
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 0.40cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.112kg
ISBN: 9781925231830
ISBN 10: 1925231836
Pages: 76
Publication Date: 03 December 2018
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General/trade
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""Dawn Joyces reflections give pause for thought: how do we respond to our colonial history and to militarism, rampant around the world? Dawn shows us a life that values effective nonviolence. Clearly a determined and creative spirit, she supports others struggles with compassion and insight. It is a privilege to have shared just a tiny bit of this inspiring story."" Jo Vallentine, fellow Quaker peace activist ""An original Quaker Granny for Peace, Dawn Joyce tells us how she has faced personal challenges and vulnerabilities in sage reflections on her inner life, family, work and activism. Her central message is about how to take care of self in the service of others and how never to give up in the eternal challenge of building a peaceful and harmonious world."" Professor Kevin Clements, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Otago"""
Dawn Joyces reflections give pause for thought: how do we respond to our colonial history and to militarism, rampant around the world? Dawn shows us a life that values effective nonviolence. Clearly a determined and creative spirit, she supports others struggles with compassion and insight. It is a privilege to have shared just a tiny bit of this inspiring story. Jo Vallentine, fellow Quaker peace activist An original Quaker Granny for Peace, Dawn Joyce tells us how she has faced personal challenges and vulnerabilities in sage reflections on her inner life, family, work and activism. Her central message is about how to take care of self in the service of others and how never to give up in the eternal challenge of building a peaceful and harmonious world. Professor Kevin Clements, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Otago
Dawn Joyce's reflections give pause for thought: how do we respond to our colonial history and to militarism, rampant around the world? Dawn shows us a life that values effective nonviolence. Clearly a determined and creative spirit, she supports others' struggles with compassion and insight. It is a privilege to have shared just a tiny bit of this inspiring story. - Jo Vallentine, fellow Quaker peace activist An original Quaker Granny for Peace, Dawn Joyce tells us how she has faced personal challenges and vulnerabilities in sage reflections on her inner life, family, work and activism. Her central message is about how to take care of self in the service of others and how never to give up in the eternal challenge of building a peaceful and harmonious world. - Professor Kevin Clements, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Otago
Author Information
Dawn Joyce is a long term activist for issues of justice and peace. She is a freelance academic editor, science communicator and willing babysitter for her grandchildren. She identifies as a citizen of the world in the Quaker Universalist tradition. Dawn lives in Brisbane.
