The Arbinger Institute - The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict

Praise for
THE ANATOMY OF PEACE

I love this book. Having read it, the circumstances I encounter every day seem different to mewhether in sports, business, or family life, the ideas apply to every facet of life. I cant wait to share this book and its concepts with others.

DANNY AINGE, GENERAL MANAGER, THE BOSTON CELTICS

Profound in depth yet simple in messagean astounding work of immense impact, both personally and professionally. This is the next major lever in terms of how organizations improve performance.

NICK JESSETT, PROGRAMME MANAGER, ROLLS-ROYCE

This is a masterful and important work that shows how we blame others for problems we ourselves have created. It gently leads the reader to take a hard look in the mirror.

SCOTT BARTON, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CAPITAL ONE

Phenomenalcompellingvividpoignant. This is a book that every manager, teacher, advisor, and parent should read and apply.

STEVEN C. WHEELWRIGHT, PROFESSOR EMERITUS, HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL

A cant-put-it-down, enthralling story of peacemaking.

THE REVEREND VICTOR DE WAAL, FORMER DEAN OF CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL

The theoretical work underlying this book is deep and significant in its diagnosis of the ills of our societyfrom the small scale of individual self-deceptions to self-deceptions of whole cultures.

ROM HARR, PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY, FELLOW EMERITUS, LINACRE COLLEGE, OXFORD UNIVERSITY

Nothing I can write will do justice to this work. I have used these ideas professionally to resolve organizational conflicts that threatened to shut down a contractor operating a Navy base and to defuse grievances from disgruntled employees determined to rid themselves of their managers. In each instance, disasters were averted and hearts of war were turned to hearts of peace. If the world were to read and adopt the principles contained in this book, my profession would be a relic of the past.

RUSSELL PENDERGRASS, CAPTAIN, UNITED STATES NAVY

Having been intensely involved in peacemaking, I can honestly say that this is a significant and important book that lays out innovative strategies for building sustainable peace.

URI SAVIR, PRESIDENT, THE PERES CENTER FOR PEACE, TEL-AVIV, AND FORMER DIRECTOR GENERAL, ISRAEL MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

After years of applying these ideas with youth and their parents, I can say that this is powerful medicine for the soul. These ideas change hearts, heal deep wounds, and bring parents and children together.

MIKE MERCHANT, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ANASAZI FOUNDATION

A powerful work that has a profound impact on all things personal and professional. It illustrates that the path to peace and to the resolution of our most troubling conflicts requires not only different actions but a different way of being. Even better, it shows you how to get there. It is a book I will share widely and return to again and again.

LAURA WHITWORTH, COFOUNDER, THE BIGGER GAME COMPANY AND THE COACHES TRAINING INSTITUTE

A stunning work of wisdom and insight. Everyone, from neighbors to the heads of nations, ought to read and live the teachings of this book.

KENT MURDOCK, PRESIDENT AND CEO, O.C. TANNER

The Anatomy of Peace is one of those rare works that somehow finds its way into the heart. Before you know it you will be emotionally invested in the same process as the characters in this story. Be prepared to be at once challenged, moved, and called forth to become the person you know you should be.

MIKE BUNDRANT, PUBLISHER, HEALTHY TIMES NEWSPAPER

A true masterpiece with far-reaching implications. I couldnt put it down.

NAN OCONNOR, MASTER CERTIFIED COACH

Simply phenomenal. Arresting. Words escape me. The Anatomy of Peace is a tremendous resource for people who are looking to improve their quality of life.

MURALI IYER, PARTNER, WIPFLI LLP AND SPIDERLOGIC

The Anatomy of Peace is an emotionally moving and fascinating work with the potential to have a profound global impact, one person at a time. It has me thinking new and deep thoughtsabout myself, about others, and about problems we are facing in our communities and around the world.

JOHN NICHOLS, PRESIDENT, DISABILITY RESOURCE GROUP, INC.

This book is a joy to the jaded. It gets beneath highly regarded behavioral theses and shows how change in behavior is not enough. A simple tale, quietly told without condescension, it shows the potential and strength of our ordinary humanity. I feel I have grown from inside by reading it. The book helps people to know their neighbor without fear. And that is about as good as it gets.

STEPHEN PRYOR, VICE CHAIR, GRUBB INSTITUTE FOR BEHAVIORAL STUDIES (LONDON), FORMER ENGLISH PRISON SERVICE GOVERNOR

A book with the potential to completely change our personal lives and the world itself.

RABBI BENJAMIN BLECH, PROFESSOR OF TALMUD AT YESHIVA UNIVERSITY

A deep and insightful book! It is an extremely powerful tool for shifting individuals to a new space and dimension where solutions can be found and applied to challenges facing most people in the world today.

VINDRA NAIPAUL, CEO, XTRA FOODS, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

Reading The Anatomy of Peace is truly a wow experience. The book offers a way out of conflict that relies on my choices. How incredibly empowering! It is an extraordinary book that will help you find peace in any situation. It has changed the way I look at life.

SISTER MAUREEN FITZGERALD, ASCJ, DEAN OF ADMISSIONS AND ACADEMICS, COR JESU ACADEMY

Inspiring and thrilling! Once you start reading it, you cant put it down. The story is beautiful because its so real. The book doesnt lecture but rather invites the reader into an experience of profound learning. I immediately saw myself in the characters and learned as they learned. Thank you for this inspiration! It has filled me with a passion for peace, both inside and out.

ECE SIRIN, COFOUNDER, BEE CONSULTING, ISTANBUL, TURKEY

An impressively clear expression of a solution for peace. How different our world would look if we were willing to practice and integrate these concepts in our lives.

MARJOLEIN HINS, MANAGING DIRECTOR, Q-SEARCH, THE NETHERLANDS

Great, great read with powerful insights into how our personal choices preload us for war or peace in all of our relationships.

TOM LEONARD, GROUP CHAIR, VISTAGE INTERNATIONAL

A clear and moving account of how issues relating to race, religion, and color can become perverted by the overpowering need for justification and how this need is at the heart of war itselfboth internal and external. An absolute must read.

ISHAK BIN ISMAIL, CEO, CWT DEFENCE SERVICES, SINGAPORE

This beautiful book reminds us that the foundation of a happy, peaceful life is compassion and humanity and reveals how our hearts may be at war in everyday relationships at home or work. It challenges us to use this insight for active and continuous change. It should be on the curriculum for all caring professions and studied by all leaders who want to create effective teams.

JANET SAUNDERS, MATRON, ROYAL UNITED HOSPITAL, BATH, UK

This book is powerful. It not only identifies the problem but presents clear and workable solutions for challenges at work, at home, and in the community. It is an empowering book that will change the lives of all who read it.

STEWART HUGHES, CEO, UNICITY INTERNATIONAL

The Anatomy of Peace is truly transforming and powerful material. Arbinger has taken the burden out of leading in our organization by teaching us to truly care about our colleagues and individually take responsibility for creating a powerful organization, which will ultimately transform the level of care that we can provide to our clients.