
The Future Is Peace
Canongate Books (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 23. April 2026
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-1-83726-407-0 (ISBN)
Description
Palestinian Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli Maoz Inon are unlikely peacemakers, dedicated to finding a solution to the bitter war that has decimated historical, ancient land and ended family lines. Despite the losses they have suffered, the resolve of their friendship has taught them that strength and unity are more powerful than the violence of separation. Throughout their travels, they have been constantly asked: In the face of so much pain and suffering on both sides, when there have been so many lives lost and families shattered, how can they ever find hope? Their answer is always the same. One cannot find hope. We must create it.
In The Future Is Peace, Sarah and Inon take readers on their unforgettable weeklong journey across the holy land. They explore each other's personal and national histories in a land of competing narratives, amid the turbulent push and pull of near constant war, and the recent devastation that has rocked the world. Their mission is to explain the naivete in believing that more violence can bring security and prosperity to either people while in search of a true and lasting peace.
Pairing unapologetic candour and inspirational prose, Sarah and Inon are sending a message to humanity that the people have the power to make change. Peace is achievable, not just between the river and the sea, but throughout the world.
In The Future Is Peace, Sarah and Inon take readers on their unforgettable weeklong journey across the holy land. They explore each other's personal and national histories in a land of competing narratives, amid the turbulent push and pull of near constant war, and the recent devastation that has rocked the world. Their mission is to explain the naivete in believing that more violence can bring security and prosperity to either people while in search of a true and lasting peace.
Pairing unapologetic candour and inspirational prose, Sarah and Inon are sending a message to humanity that the people have the power to make change. Peace is achievable, not just between the river and the sea, but throughout the world.
Reviews / Votes
In the face of the suffering of these two brothers and the suffering of these two nations, I have no words. They have had the courage to embrace each other. Let us pray for peace, and for these two brothers to bring the will to work for peace to their people -- POPE FRANCIS How can we forget the courageous embrace between Maoz Inon, an Israeli whose parents were killed by Hamas, and Aziz Abu Sarah, a Palestinian whose brother was killed by the Israeli army. They are now friends and work with one another. That gesture remains as a testimony and sign of hope -- POPE LEO XIV Two courageous, beautiful human beings -- CHRIS ANDERSON, head of TEDMore details
Edition
Main
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
442 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83726-407-0 (9781837264070)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Aziz Abu Sarah is a peace builder, cultural educator, entrepreneur, author and international speaker. Aziz's educational and conflict resolution work throughout the world has earned him the titles of National Geographic Explorer and TED Fellow. He has spoken at international organizations and conferences including the United Nations, Nexus and the European Parliament. He has written opinion pieces for the New York Times, Washington Post, Al-Quds, Haaretz and has been published by CNN and Al Arabiya.
azizabusarah.com | @AzizAbuSarah
Maoz Inon is an Israeli peace activist and entrepreneur. He was honoured with the prestigious Franco-German Human Rights Prize and the Shared Living Award from Abraham Initiatives. He has spoken at organizations like Capitol Hill, U.S. universities and the European Parliaments. He has written pieces for the Washington Post, Guardian, Al Jazeera, Haaretz and more. He has founded several peace-focused initiatives within Israel and the Middle East, including the Jesus Trail, Fauzi Azar Inn and Abraham Hostel & Tour brands.
@MaozInon
azizabusarah.com | @AzizAbuSarah
Maoz Inon is an Israeli peace activist and entrepreneur. He was honoured with the prestigious Franco-German Human Rights Prize and the Shared Living Award from Abraham Initiatives. He has spoken at organizations like Capitol Hill, U.S. universities and the European Parliaments. He has written pieces for the Washington Post, Guardian, Al Jazeera, Haaretz and more. He has founded several peace-focused initiatives within Israel and the Middle East, including the Jesus Trail, Fauzi Azar Inn and Abraham Hostel & Tour brands.
@MaozInon