"Overcome evil with good, falsehood with truth, and hatred with love." She gave up everything: her home, her possessions, even her real name. She called herself Peace Pilgrim, put on her sneakers, and started off on her quest to walk thousands of miles all around America. And wherever she went, she carried no money, relying on the kindness of others and spreading the word about the importance of striving for peace in a country that seemed to value war more.
Step by step, mile after mile, Peace Pilgrim traveled tirelessly, inviting everyone she met to consider a world where each person and each nation chooses peace. This true story about a little-known woman who sacrificed everything for her convictions inspires us to step out for what we believe in, gathering others to join us along the way.
In straightforward, simple text, Krull relates how for Peace Pilgrim, walking was a prayer for peace, and along the way she influenced others to feel the same way. In this inspiring story, the young reader will travel with Peace Pilgrim across the county, guided by Bowler’s engaging illustrations that show the increasingly aged White woman making her way among a diversity of places and people. Calm, stable compositions reinforce the message. A good way to start conversations about choosing peace." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 5 - 9 |
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Author | Kathleen Krull |
Illustrator | Annie Bowler |
ISBN | 1947888269 |
Publisher | Flyaway Books |
Language | English |