The Anatomy of Peace

Resolving the Heart of Conflict

By: Arbinger Institute

Narrated by: Oliver Wyman

Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

Through an intriguing story of parents struggling with their troubled children and with their own personal problems, The Anatomy of Peace shows how to get past the preconceived ideas and self-justifying reactions that keep us from seeing the world clearly and dealing with it effectively.

Yusuf al-Falah, an Arab, and Avi Rozen, a Jew, each lost his father at the hands of the other's ethnic cousins. As the story unfolds, we discover how they came together, how they help warring parents and children to come together, and how we too can find our way out of the struggles that weigh us down.

The choice between peace and war lies within us. As one of the characters says, "A solution to the inner war solves the outer war as well." This book offers more than hope - it shows how we can prevent the conflicts that cause so much pain in our lives and in the world.

©2006 Arbinger Properties, Inc. (P)2008 BBC Audiobooks America

A Revelation!

I’ve been reading about the adolescent brain, the unintended “nurture shock”, the “yes brain”, about kids who struggled with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder, parenting guides, and none of it has helped me understand my 15-year old struggling son better than this!

One of the best foundational books

This is one of the best foundational books I have read. It gets to the heart of almost every area of our lives. These principles have been exceptionally helpful to me at home, at work, and in my community.

Best book ever!

This will change your life. If a small percentage of adults would apply these principles it would change the entire world.

It is so well written it is hard to explain why! Potent amount of teaching yet in a fictional story format.

The Anatomy of Peace

It says that 15 words are required so here I am writing that amount exactly.

Everyone Should Read This Book

Every person, organization, community and nation can benefit from the ideas and principles set forth in "The Anatomy of Peace". Each of us will undoubtedly recognize our own patterns of justification as we enter into conflict with others around us whether they be our loved ones, our coworkers or our neighbors. This relatively short book is told from the viewpoint of a father who reluctantly attends a workshop for parents of "troubled teens". Through him and the others running or attending the workshop, we learn to recognize unproductive patterns in our behavior which are caused and perpetuate a "heart at war". As if we are attending the workshop ourselves, readers are given the framework to recognize these patterns and to ultimately work toward a "heart at peace". I'm recommending this to my family and friends, but I would also encourage our leaders (religious, commercial, and political) to read and heed as well!

BTW... first time I've been so compelled to write a review!

FANTASTIC!

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Anatomy of Peace?

Agent of Change: By working the bottom of the pyramid, I can influence changes at the top and all around me.

Which character – as performed by Oliver Wyman – was your favorite?

Carol, Lou's wife. She felt like a very strong woman, and at the end, she learned how to be a better wife and mother.

Any additional comments?

This book is fantastic! I got so much out of it! I plan on listening to it again and am considering buying the paperback edition so I can make notes. I am asking several family members to take a look at it and I have talked to my therapist about it. I really feel more Peaceful, since starting to work the ideas from this book.

An absolute MUST read/listen for everyone!

This book and the material it covers could be the key to world peace.

I am so grateful for what it has taught me. The only regret is that I didn't get to learn this in school 40 years ago.

The performance was flawless, captivating and engaging and the story weaved the material into a comprehensible and captivating tale having me long for more... I guess it is time to revisit The Leadership and Self Deception now 🙂

A good read for all of us.

If you could sum up The Anatomy of Peace in three words, what would they be?

People are human.

Any additional comments?

If we want to "save the nation" we must first save ourselves. If we are successful in doing this, we may discover the "nation" is doing just fine.

Loved it!

Well worth your time! I also highly recommend its companion, Leadership and Self Deception to go with it.

The most wonderful book

This book inspired me to look internally to see my relationships with my husband and children anew. I loved the philosophies it teaches and the hope it brings.