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Portraits of peace, searching for hope in a divided America, John Noltner

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Portraits of peace

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John Noltner

searching for hope in a divided America

Frustrated with an increasingly polarized social landscape, award-winning photographer John Noltner set out on a 40,000-mile road trip across the United States to rediscover the common humanity that connects us. He did so by asking people one simple question: "What does peace mean to you?" Through difficult conversations, gentle humor, and a keen eye for beauty, Noltner's Portraits of Peace captures a rich collage of who we are as a nation. Beautiful storytelling and captivating photography converge to offer a uniquely human and accessible examination of the social issues that most challenge us today, such as racial equality, immigration reform, LGBTQ+ rights, women's rights, freedom of religion, and tolerance. Through the real-world stories of ordinary citizens who choose, in the midst of difficult circumstances, to pursue healing, reconciliation, and community building, we discover a glimmer of hope that something better is possible

The spark -- Why peace? -- The first steps -- Tough choices -- The world in my backyard -- Some things take time -- Building a body of work -- The first book -- American stories -- Recognize that pain is universal -- See beyond labels -- Ask gently -- Look for solutions -- Stay at the table -- Embrace the journey -- You have a choice -- Let your heart be broken -- Offer grace -- Forgive -- Try again -- Find your gift -- Work together -- Cultivate gratitude -- Be willing to be uncomfortable -- Slow down -- See through another?s lens -- See for yourself -- Move to the edge -- Welcome new ideas -- Change is possible -- Home

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