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Sweet Fruit from the Bitter Tree - by Mark Andreas (Paperback)

Sweet Fruit from the Bitter Tree - by  Mark Andreas (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Enjoy these fascinating stories of how real people responded to conflict situations in unusual and creative ways. Some intensely moving, some funny, some startling or surprising -- these stories bring tears to the eyes and open the heart with a deep appreciation for what is possible. This book covers the full spectrum of life - from conflicts all of us face, to situations of extreme violence or war. The solutions each person finds here are unique - no two are exactly the same, so you'll stay on the edge of your seat through the last page.</p><p><em>"She awoke from a deep sleep to a strange man kicking in the door to her bedroom. She couldn't imagine him waiting patiently while she reached under her pillow for her gun. In a moment of fear and courage, she took an unusual action that she believes saved her life, steering them both away from the violent ending that seemed inevitable..."</em></p><p>Read this and 60 other short stories that will inspire you--and perhaps lead you to discover creative solutions in your own life in unexpected ways.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"As a sage once said, 'God invented men and women, because God loves stories.' These stories compiled by Mark Andreas, 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 of Way of the Peaceful Warrior and The Journeys of Socrates "personal email from Dan Millman"<br><br>"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 of Do One Thing Different "Personal email from Bill O'Hanlon"<br><br>"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 Busi "Personal email from Mark Gerzon"<br><br>"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 "Personal email from William Ury"<br><br>"What a wonderful book truly exceptional. The stories are so varied, profound, fun & 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 subtly instructs us in the fine arts of possibility & peacemaking, as -- Dr. Pamela Gerloff, Founder of The Global Possibility Project, co-author of Dignity for All: How "Personal email from Pamela Gerloff"<br>

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