The Anatomy of Peace (Fourth Edition)

Resolving the Heart of Conflict

By: The Arbinger Institute

Narrated by: Kaleo Griffith

From the authors of Leadership and Self-Deception (over two million copies sold) comes a new edition of this best seller that has been thoroughly revised to more effectively address the diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges that plague our communities and hinder our organizations.

What if conflicts at home, at work, and in the world stem from the same root cause? What if we systematically misunderstand that cause? And what if, as a result, we unwittingly perpetuate the very problems we think we are trying to solve?

The Anatomy of Peace uses a fictional story of an Arab and a Jew - both of whom lost their fathers at the hands of the other’s cousins - to powerfully show listeners the way to transform conflict. We learn how they come together, how they help parents and children come together, and how we, too, can find our way out of the personal, professional, and social conflicts that weigh us down.

The fourth edition includes revisions and new materials and resources that increase its relevance and usefulness at a time of deeply entrenched divisions throughout society. Additionally, it includes new detailed discussions of the pattern of dehumanization that lies at the heart of today’s most pressing struggles with prejudice and discrimination - challenges that cannot be solved until the origins of bias and discrimination are properly understood and addressed. The new edition is a unique and vital resource for combatting racism and prejudice in their many manifestations.

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this book was wonderful. it really gives the listener a change of perspective.

I loved that it was set up in story form. It never felt like anything boring or forces. It was full of information and knowledge, but it was a beautiful story!

Great book.

Well read. Strong messaging. Wonderful job reading and capturing the different characters ‘ voicea. Easy messaging and storytelling.

My husband mentioned it 5 yrs ago - I wish I’d read it sooner!

A very moving coherent and well produced piece. Enjoy and feel the good that is present and expanding in our world.

Eye-opening and paradigm shifting...

Eye-opening and paradigm shifting. A must read for individuals or organizational change-agents seriously desiring to transform hearts and minds and impact organizational climate for good.

Life changing

I’ve rarely felt such regular desires to change. One of my new faves. Devoured it twice already. Excited to implement some of the ideas presented as I try to be a better husband, father, leader, and teacher.