When the Rain Returns
What Others Say About the Book
This document talks about nonviolence and Quaker concepts of peace in the context of what is happening in Israel/Palestine. It can help Quakers and other peace activists to see peace and nonviolence in a larger perspective.
Ann Hardt, Professor Emeritus of Cultural Educations, Arizona State University, member of Tempe Friends Meeting, Tempe, AZ, USA
The book collects a number of potent stories, and provides real life images that vividly bring to life the reality of the current situation in a way few documents do...with deep sensitivity, empathy, and compassion to both sides.
Jonathan Kuttab, Palestinian human rights lawyer and activist; member of the Sabeel Board of Directors, Jerusalem
This book has a richness and texture in taking the story of the people and the dimensions of the conflict beyond its borders. Two aspects of this work will draw attention: what it says about two stats vs. one state as possible outcomes and the position on the Palestinian refugees as a party whose views must be taken into account to reach a just and lasting peace.
Nadia Hijab, Executive Director of the Palestine Center, Washington, D.C. USA
When a just peace is achieved in the Middle East, international civil society organization will have played a crucial role, with Quakers and Quaker peace groups in the lead. We appreciate the willingness of the International Quaker Working Party to listen to a wide variety of voices as they traveled throughout Israel and Palestine. We especially appreciate the support the American Friends Service Committee, Quaker Peace and Social Witness, and other Quaker organizations have shown for the Israeli peace and justice community.
Jeff Halper, Coordinator of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD), Jerusalem
Maps, statistics, news clips, and even rigorous scholarly analysis can only go so far in conveying the complex, multi-level struggles of Israelis and Palestinians. For even the best informed observers, WHen the Rain Returns will enrich and enliven understanding of the human suffering inflicted by political projects run amok and of the injustices and fears associated with predicaments that hold both Israelis and Palestinians in their grip.
Ian S. Lustick, Bess W. Heyman Professor of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
The initial emphasis on the experiences of the IQWP is a very appropriate and didactically effective way to engage Quakers and others .... The tone is one of speaking truth, and indeed, speaking truth to power. ...I am now clear of what I and we are called upon to do in the spirit of love... and ready to make a commitment. This will probably be true for others, as it is for me.
Richard Preston, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, McMaster University, Hamilton; member of the Hamilton Monthly Meeting, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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