The Book

American Wars: Illusions & Realities Clarity Press, 2008

(All author proceeds from this book will go to anti-war groups.)

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What They Say

  • American Wars uncovers a tragic pattern that must be broken. Read it and act.

    — Medea Benjamin, CodePINK

  • In 1960, US General Thomas Power declared: "The whole idea is to kill the bastards!"...That type has occupied the White House all too frequently, as "AmericanWars" shows us.

    — William Blum, author of ‘Rogue State’

  • The questions raised in these essays are the pertinent ones, and the answers developed should be pondered carefully.

    — Noam Chomsky, human rights and anti-war activist

  • There are always alternatives to war, as the voices in this book testify. Let us listen to their voices of wisdom.

    — Mairead Corrigan Maguire, Nobel Peace Laureate

  • This book presents the views of people who have studied the issues...The world needs to hear their voices.

    — Stephen Kinzer, author of ‘Overthrow’

  • American Wars: Illusions & Realities sets the record straight. War is not peace, only peace is peace.

    — Michael McConnell, American Friends Service Committee

  • This book addresses issues that will empower the reader to more fully appreciate the ethical challenges America faces.

    — Ray Parrish, Vietnam Veterans Against the War

  • This book helps us to understand the perils and opportunities of the present moment.

    — Norman Solomon, author of ‘War Made Easy’