If you seek inspiration for instigating change, Stiehm's book will deliver. The earlier profiles are especially insightful, with the advantage of historical perspective. But the examples of all of these healers, writers, and peacemakers prove once again how one individual committed to goodness can lead civilization forward. The Christian Science Monitor Useful, accessible book that every peace activist and every feminist should have on her or his shelf. Journal Of International Women's Studies Once again, Judith Stiehm, who has done so much to shine light on women inside militaries, shows us what a feminist curiosity about war and peace can freshly reveal. Champions for Peace opens our jaded eyes to all the smart thinking and savvy activist work that women in many countries have been doing to chart what peace looks like and move us toward creating it. -- Cynthia Enloe, Clark University; author of The Curious Feminist: Searching for Women in a New Age of Empire Champions for Peace is a book that was waiting to be written, and Judith Stiehm has handled the task with insight and verve. Give it to your daughter, but only after you absorb the inspiration yourself! -- Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America A highly readable account of the diverse lives and times of twelve remarkable women, united by their struggles for peace and justice. Judith Stiehm deserves our thanks for bringing their stories together. -- J. Ann Tickner, American University Judith Stiehm's clear, crisp narrative carries us into the company of twelve remarkably ordinary women recognized for their extraordinary contributions to international peace and social justice. Though different in many ways, the Nobel Peace women have shared a gift for recognizing what needed to be done and pursuing it with dogged determination. Stiehm shows us that their 'heroism' is within reach of us all. This book is both a celebration and an inspiration. -- Susan Waltz, former chairperson, Amnesty International's International Executive Committee An extraordinary story of champions-women who pursued peace. Some came from great wealth, others from poverty. All ages, religions, ethnic backgrounds-and all extraordinarily optimistic. A must-read for your soul. -- Donna E. Shalala, president, University of Miami Judith Stiehm has written a wonderfully readable book about twelve gifted activist women who have been forces for change in the world. Stiehm reminds us that women have been critical to creating an understanding of peace, how difficult peace is to achieve, and what it takes to promote peaceful change. Their accomplishments are the more remarkable because these women were not presidents or prime ministers. Their power came not from political office or military strength, but from the force of their ideas, passion, and commitment to advancing a nonviolent vision of resolving conflicts. Stiehm's deft touch and engaging style presents these women so that we become familiar with their human sides as well as their remarkable achievements. -- Pamela R. Aall, vice president for education, United States Institute of Peace The women who have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize showcase a remarkably wide variety of personalities and interests. Thus, reading their histories provides us with a true sample of diversified greatness. All of these individuals have addressed wrongs largely created by men. All have performed challenging and unusual feats. Some have been-and remain-controversial. Professor Stiehm has done a great service for us in collecting their achievements and putting them in the larger context of the Peace Prize. This book will be an invaluable reference work. -- Henrik Syse, senior research fellow, International Peace Research Institute, Oslo
