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Grandmothers Against the War: A Force for Peace

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In the face of war, it is often the most vulnerable among us who suffer the most. Grandmothers Against the War is a powerful and inspiring book that tells the story of a group of grandmothers who came together to oppose the war in Iraq. These women, from all walks of life, were united by their shared love for their grandchildren and their desire to create a better world for them.

Grandmothers Against the War:: Getting Off Our Fannies And Standing Up For Peace
Grandmothers Against the War:: Getting Off Our Fannies And Standing Up For Peace
by Joan Wile

5 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 666 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray for textbooks : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 225 pages
Lending : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported

The book follows the grandmothers as they organize protests, lobby politicians, and speak out against the war. They face ridicule and threats, but they never give up. Their story is a testament to the power of ordinary people to make a difference.

The Grandmothers' Story

The grandmothers who founded Grandmothers Against the War came from all walks of life. There was Medea Benjamin, a peace activist who had been arrested dozens of times for her protests. There was Cindy Sheehan, whose son was killed in Iraq. And there was Ann Wright, a retired Army colonel who had served in Afghanistan.

Despite their different backgrounds, these women were united by their shared love for their grandchildren and their desire to create a better world for them. They knew that the war in Iraq was wrong, and they were determined to stop it.

The Power of Nonviolent Resistance

The grandmothers of Grandmothers Against the War used nonviolent resistance to oppose the war. They organized protests, lobbied politicians, and spoke out against the war in the media. They faced ridicule and threats, but they never gave up.

The grandmothers' nonviolent resistance was ultimately successful. In 2007, the United States Congress passed a resolution calling for the withdrawal of troops from Iraq. The war finally ended in 2011.

A Legacy of Peace

The grandmothers of Grandmothers Against the War have left a lasting legacy of peace. Their story is an inspiration to all who believe in the power of nonviolent resistance. It is a reminder that ordinary people can make a difference, even in the face of war.

Grandmothers Against the War is a must-read for anyone who cares about peace and justice. It is a powerful and inspiring story that will give you hope for the future.

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Grandmothers Against the War:: Getting Off Our Fannies And Standing Up For Peace
Grandmothers Against the War:: Getting Off Our Fannies And Standing Up For Peace
by Joan Wile

5 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 666 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray for textbooks : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 225 pages
Lending : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
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Grandmothers Against the War:: Getting Off Our Fannies And Standing Up For Peace
Grandmothers Against the War:: Getting Off Our Fannies And Standing Up For Peace
by Joan Wile

5 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 666 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray for textbooks : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 225 pages
Lending : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
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