Draft & Conscientious Objection
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Few Small Candles, A: War Resisters of World War II Tell Their StoriesLittle is known of those who openly refused to enter military service in WWII because of their convictions against killing. Many accepted alternative civilian service. More than 6,000 were incarcerated with sentences ranging from a few months to five years. Some were tried, convicted, and reimprisoned for essentially the same offense after their initial release. Ten men tell why they resisted in A Few Small Candles. They relate what happened to them and how they feel about that experience today. This is a unique collection of memoirs that illuminates the American homefront during WWII and provides an important source for those interested in the American peace movement. Autographed copies available upon request! $25.00 (Edited by Larry Gara and Lenna Mae Gara, Kent State University Press, 1999. Hardcover.)
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Ghandi and Beyond: In an Age of Terroism“Ghandi and Beyond is a marvelous book, admirably researched and accessibly written, suitable for courses in nonviolence and peace studies, or for anyone wanting to learn more about this crucially important topic.” – David P. Barash Sale! 6.24 (David Cortright, Paradigm Publishers, 2006. Paperback) |
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John Woolman: A Nonviolence and Social Change Source BookThe source book was designed with Peace Studies classes in mind. This book can also be useful in study groups or in a wider range of college sources. $7 (Edited by Sterling Olmstead and Mike Heller, Wilmington College Peace Resource Center, 1997. Paperback) |
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Not By Might: A Vietnam MemoirThis spirited memoir brings back to life a time of trial for this nation and for those who opposed the unpopular war in Vietnam. It makes an important contribution to the ongoing national debate on the evaluation of those troubled years. Sale! 3.24 (Bronson P. Clark, Chapel Rock Publishers, 1997. Paperback) |
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Nonviolence is Not for WimpsIn this book the author makes a case for nonviolence to be a reasonable heroic and effective tactic. His exploratory journey here is an analysis of where we are and a vision of where we could be in dealing with conflicts. Sale! 3.75 (Ralph Dull, Xlibris Corporation, Sep 10, 2004. Paperback) |
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Planting the Good Seed: Letters of a Quaker Relief WorkerThis book tells the story of Robert, a young farmer and Quaker, searching for his place in the world. As World War II and his draft obligation ended, he faced a choice between returning to the family farm and joining the Quaker relief effort underway in Europe. Choosing the latter, he embarked on a three year journey to improve the lives of those touched by war. Autographed copies available upon request! $19.95 (Robert McCoy, Wilmington College Peace Resource Center, 2007. Paperback) |
Wilmington College Peace Resource Center
Pyle Center Box 1183
Wilmington OH 45177
Phone: (937) 382-6661
James Boland, Director, ext. 275
Location: 51 College Street
Office hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (ET) Monday through Friday
E-mail: prc@wilmington.edu