VSN Gift Guide: Give Peace Education

Wondering how to show your love through meaningful holiday presents? Troubled by contributing to capitalism, mindless consumerism, and the superficial nature of mainstream observances? Our gift guide has a suggestion: Give the gift of giving. And the particular concept we recommend goes beyond that: Give the gift of antiwar education while helping spread the ethos of nonviolence with a World BEYOND War peace book club membership.

Here are WBW online book clubs with antiwar authors coming in the first half of 2025 that you can join or purchase for a gift recipient. The membership includes a PDF copy of the book being discussed and all proceeds benefit the vital work of World BEYOND War.

January: Robert F. Keeler with Sacred Soldier: The Dangers of Worshiping Warriors. (This one is almost sold out.)

In February: M. V. Ramana with Nuclear Is Not the Solution: The Folly of Atomic Power in the Age of Climate Change.

In March: Julie Lillie and Carey Seeley Dzierzak with  Empowering Peace and Justice Education: An Actionable Framework for Elementary Educators and Learners.

In April: Francis Shor with Peace Advocacy in the Shadow of War.

Though it is better to give than to receive, this gift benefits you as well. You get the satisfaction of knowing that your money promotes values you hold dear — and goes to an organization that resists AMAGAta. Ultimately it is part of the collective effort that one day will bring about the green new world. This can ease your mind to a degree during these troubled times and this polarized season of goodwill — hopefully allowing you to sleep in heavenly peace.

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