Sweet Fruit from the Bitter Tree: 61 Stories of Creative & Compassionate Ways out of Conflict
The stories in this book can teach you more than any academic course or workshop. They are not 'case studies'; they are life itself. --Mark Gerzon, President of Mediators Foundation, author of'Leading through Conflict'(Harvard Business School Press)There's an old saying that some conflicts are so difficult that only a story can heal them. Mark Andreas has done us a great service with this collection of extraordinary stories that have this inspirational quality. --William Ury, co-author of'Getting to Yes',author of'The Power of a Positive No'As a sage once said, 'God invented men and women, because God loves stories.' The stories compiled by Mark Andreas in'Sweet Fruit from the Bitter Tree',tasted one by one, each morning or evening, can transmit real-world reminders about how changing our behavior can change the behavior of others -- and that the right words, used skillfully and with heart, can turn a life around. --Dan Millman, author ofWay of the Peaceful WarriorandThe Journeys of SocratesWhat a wonderful book this is -- truly exceptional. The stories are so varied, so profound, so fun and surprising. The result is a sense of possibility awakened. If these 'ordinary people' can turn a tense or scary situation into harmony and peace, couldn't the rest of us do that too?Sweet Fruit from the Bitter Treesubtly instructs us in the fine arts of possibility and peacemaking, as we savor its beauty and grace. --Dr. Pamela Gerloff, Founder of The Global Possibility Project, co-author ofDignity for All: How to Create a World without Rankism(Berrett-Koehler)In the immortal words of songwriter Nick Lowe: What s so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding? This book is a charming and moving book about peace, love, creativity and understanding. I predict that you will be inspired by the stories in this book. One of them may even save your life someday. --Bill O Hanlon, featured Oprah guest and author ofDo One Thing Different