Building peace. Piece by Peace

Join the Peace Direct book club

Each month we’ll suggest a book that is not only a fantastic read, but will also give you a good understanding of one of the countries we work in. You can comment and discuss the book on our facebook pages, and if you have any suggestions, let me know.

May

This month we’re reading, In the footsteps of Mr Kurtz’ set in D.R.C. It’s fascinating, moving and often funny. Let us know what you think.

Our recomendations

D.R.C

Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver

In the Footsteps of Mr Kurtz – Micheala Wrong

Blood River -  Tim Butcher

Sudan

What is the What – Dave Eggars

Emma’s War – Deborah Scroggins

Sri Lanka

Island of Blood – Anita Pratrap

Burundi

Strength in What Remains -  Tracy Kidder

Afghanistan

Butcher and Bolts – David Loyn

The Places in Between – Rory Stewart

Zimbabwe

The Dust Diaries – Owen Sheers