Friendless Childhoods Explain War

Friendless Childhoods Explain War explores how negative childhood experiences can lead to adult anger, grievance, and revenge, leading to violent conflict. The author suggests that instilling seeds of hate in childhood should be avoided to build truth, trust, and consent from an early age, and that no one is safe unless we are all safe.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 166 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2023
Publisher: Waterside Press

Friendless Childhoods Explain War is a groundbreaking book that delves into the origins of international conflict, drawing upon the author's pioneering work with the UK's most dangerous offenders. The author argues that all forms of violence stem from childhood experiences that shape adult anger, grievance, and revenge. Throughout the book, he challenges prevailing notions about violent conflict, advocating for the cultivation of truth, trust, and consent from an early age to prevent the seeds of hate from flourishing into adulthood.

The author employs a diverse range of sources, including Mein Kampf, George Orwell, Shakespeare, and his own professional records, to illustrate how negative experiences in childhood can lead to unspeakable acts of violence, even war. He warns that unless we prioritize the safety and sanity of all individuals, no one is truly safe or stable. This book is a crucial exploration of the darkest aspects of human nature, and it demands the attention of citizens and policymakers alike. By understanding the roots of conflict, we can work towards creating a more peaceful and harmonious world.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914603396