The
Intrepid Quaker
The Intrepid Quaker: One Man's Quest for Peace
Memoirs, Speeches, and Writings of Stephen G. Cary
 Edited by Alison Anderson and Jack Coleman
Pendle Hill Publications
ISBN 0-8757-4943-7
Steve Cary's memoir reflects the man we knew as
an irrepressible force for peace, justice and conscience. Both
Haverford and AFSC programs worldwide benefited greatly from his
strong leadership, his deep convictions, and his wonderful sense
of humor.
-Gilbert White, former President of Haverford College;
Gustavson Distinguished Professor of Geography, Emeritus, University
of Colorado; and former Chairman, AFSC Board of Directors
Reading this book is like having one more engaging conversation
with Steve Cary. His stories-often funny, sometimes sad-of relief
work in postwar Europe, travel for AFSC in Vietnam and the Middle
East and of civil rights witness in America invariably turn our
attention to the courage and dedication of others. Steve used to
say, "I
like doggedness. I like buoyancy." He did indeed.
-Paul Lacey, Chairman of the Board of the American Friends Service Committee and
English Professor Emeritus of Earlham College
This is a lively memoir by a man who "lived his conscience" on
the front lines during a tumultuous slice of American history-from
Quaker relief work in Europe which led to the Nobel Peace Prize
in 1947 ... to marches with Martin Luther King-from being jailed
in DC during the Poor People's Campaign to campaigns to change U.S.
policy during the Vietnam War. This is a tough-minded, fun-loving
Quaker who lived life to its fullest-a book of inspiration, humor,
and courage.
-Eugene J. McCarthy, former United States Senator
Steve Cary was a friend, a wonderful fishing companion, and a
renowned raconteur Readers will find nothing sentimental in his
articulate and courageous championing of nonviolence. In his life
and in his work, Steve Cary exemplified the conviction that a determined
effort to understand the causes of conflict combined with nonviolent
means offers the best chance for life enriching solutions.
-Robert F. Goheen, President Emeritus of Princeton University and former United
States Ambassador to India
PENDLE HILL PUBLICATIONS
Wallingford, Pennsylvania 19086
ISBN 0-8757-4943-7
Price: $20.00
Hardcover
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