A season for
non-violence
Further reading
Where can you learn even more?
The Dayton Metro Library has thoughtfully curated a reading list for A Season of Nonviolence, offering a diverse range of books aimed at deepening understanding of peace, social justice, and nonviolent action. This collection features works from renowned authors, activists, and thinkers, each contributing unique perspectives on how individuals and communities can cultivate nonviolent practices in their daily lives. The selections span various genres, including biographies, historical narratives, philosophical reflections, and practical guides on activism and peaceful conflict resolution. Readers can explore the transformative power of compassion, empathy, and justice, drawing inspiration from historical figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and modern voices advocating for social change. Whether you are looking for a personal journey or collective action, this reading list provides valuable insights and tools to inspire peace and foster nonviolent communities.
Title | Written by |
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At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women, and Resistance–A New History of the Civil Rights Movement from Rosa Parks to the Rise of Black Power | Danielle L. McGuire |
Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love, and Liberation | Rev. angel Kyodo williams, Lama Rod Owens, and Jasmine Syedullah |
The Power of Collective Wisdom: And the Trap of Collective Folly | Alan Briskin, Sheryl Erickson, and John Ott |
Waging Nonviolent Struggle: 20th Century Practice and 21st Century Potential | Gene Sharp |
Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela | Nelson Mandela |
Eyes Off the Prize: The United Nations and the African American Struggle for Human Rights, 1944-1955 | Carol Anderson |
The End of Suffering: Fearless Living in Troubled Times…or, How to Get Out of Hell Free | Russell Targ and J.J. Hurtak |
The Legacy of Luna: The Story of a Tree, a Woman, and the Struggle to Save the Redwoods | Julia Butterfly Hill |
The Engaged Spiritual Life: A Buddhist Approach to Transforming Ourselves and the World | Donald Rothberg |
Pilgrimage to Nonviolence | Martin Luther King, Jr. |
Kingian Nonviolence: From Conflict to Community | Bernard LaFayette Jr. and David C. Jehnsen |
The Search for Nonviolent Future: A Promise of Peace for Ourselves, Our Families, and Our World | Michael N. Nagler |
The Gift of Anger: And Other Lessons from My Grandfather Mahatma Gandhi | Arun Gandhi |
The Moral Imagination: The Art and Soul of Building Peace | John Paul Lederach |
The Nonviolent Life | John Dear |
Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life | Thich Nhat Hanh |
A Force More Powerful: A Century of Nonviolent Conflict | Peter Ackerman and Jack DuVall |
The Third Harmony: Nonviolence and the New Story of Human Nature | Michael N. Nagler |
Why We Can’t Wait | Martin Luther King, Jr. |
The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict | The Arbinger Institute |
Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Life | Marshall Frady |
The Power of Nonviolence: Writings by Advocates of Peace | Howard Zinn |
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World | Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, and Douglas Abrams |
Gandhi: An Autobiography – The Story of My Experiments with Truth | Mahatma Gandhi
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Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life | Marshall B. Rosenberg |