The Anatomy of Peace, the Arbinger Institute
The Anatomy of Peace, the Arbinger Institute
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The Anatomy of Peace
Resolving the Heart of Conflict

Author: the Arbinger Institute

Narrator: Oliver Wyman

Unabridged: 7 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/01/2008

Synopsis

Through an intriguing story of parents struggling with their troubled children and with their own personal problems, The Anatomy of Peace shows how to get past the preconceived ideas and self-justifying reactions that keep us from seeing the world clearly and dealing with it effectively. Yusuf al-Falah, an Arab, and Avi Rozen, a Jew, each lost his father at the hands of the other's ethnic cousins. As the story unfolds, we discover how they came together, how they help warring parents and children to come together, and how we too can find our way out of the struggles that weigh us down. The choice between peace and war lies within us. As one of the characters says, "A solution to the inner war solves the outer war as well." This book offers more than hope—it shows how we can prevent the conflicts that cause so much pain in our lives and in the world.

About the Arbinger Institute

The Arbinger Institute is a worldwide institute that helps organizations, families, individuals, and communities solve problems created by self-deception. The Institute is led internationally by Jim Ferrell, Duane Boyce, Paul Smith, and Terry Warner. Local managing directors guide Arbinger’s work in territories around the world. Headquartered in Woods Cross, Utah, Arbinger has international operations in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Israel, India, Singapore, Australia, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Mexico, Canada, and Bermuda.

About Oliver Wyman

Oliver Wyman, a native New Yorker, has appeared on stage as well as in film, and television. He is one of the founders of New York City's Collective Unconscious theater, and his performances include the award-winning “reality play” Charlie Victor Romeo and A.R. McElhinney's cult classic film A Chronicle of Corpses. He also lent his voice to several episodes of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Oliver's work as a narrator extends to over 150 audiobooks and has won many him awards, including Audie awards for his reading of Lance Armstrong's autobiography, It's Not About the Bike, and Thomas L. Friedman's The World is Flat. He also read James Frey's A Million Little Pieces, Tim Dorsey's Atomic Lobster, and David Weber's By Schism Rent Asunder. Oliver has won five Audie Awards from the Audio Publisher's Association, fourteen Earphone Awards from AudioFile Magazine, and two Listen Up Awards from Publisher's Weekly. Oliver was named a 2008 Best Voice in Nonfiction & Culture by AudioFile Magazine.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ann on June 30, 2009

Three reasons I wanted to hate this book: 1. Not written by a person but by an institute? 2. "Personal Growth" is the genre listed on the back--ugh! and 3. It just had cheesy corny all over it. And then, when I began reading, and everything felt horribly contrived...ok, WAS horribly contrived, I thou......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on June 11, 2011

Well, I think this book has an important message. It made me re-think some aspects of my life and offers some very true advice. The diagrams are helpful for the visual learner. Unfortunately, the book is quite painful to read. It is one of those books that tries to teach concepts via a story. But in......more

Goodreads review by K.S.R. on December 08, 2007

The Arbinger Institute came out with a book to precede The Anatomy of Peace, called, Leadership and Self-Deception. They both present a paradigm shift in the way we percieve those around us. The Anatomy of Peace has influenced how I interact with others within the walls of my own home more than any......more

Goodreads review by Bharath on October 25, 2022

I was referred this book by some friends. It tackles the issue of how we get into conflicts with others, how they get worse and how we can resolve this with fresh thinking. Since the book is largely a dialogue among people, the audiobook is a great format. The setting is a fictional meeting of a gro......more

Goodreads review by Wendy on January 30, 2008

I'm responsible for my own feelings - CRAP! I hate it when that's true :-)......more

Quotes

“Oliver Wyman creates characters well, while giving the parable a broad reading that makes its points obvious. Listeners who are curious about the Institute’s efforts to promote peace will be interested and engaged.” AudioFile

“A powerful work that has a profound impact on all things personal and professional. It illustrates that the path to peace and to the resolution of our most troubling conflicts requires not only different actions but a different way of being. Even better, it shows you how to get there. It is a book I will share widely and return to again and again. Laura Whitworth, cofounder, the Bigger Game Company and the Coaches Training Institute

“The Anatomy of Peace is one of those rare works that somehow finds its way into the heart. Before you know it you will be emotionally invested in the same process as the characters in this story. Be prepared to be at once challenged, moved, and called forth to become the person you know you should be.” Mike Bundrant, publisher, Healthy Times Magazine

“A stunning work of wisdom and insight…Everyone, from neighbors to the heads of nations, ought to read and live the teachings of this book.” Kent Murdock, president and CEO, O. C. Tanner

“A true masterpiece with far-reaching implications. I couldn’t put it down.” Nan O’Connor, master certified coach

“Profound in depth yet simple in message—an astounding work of immense impact, both personally and professionally. This is the next major lever in terms of how organizations improve performance.” Nick Jessett, program manager, Rolls-Royce

“Oliver Wyman creates characters well, while giving the parable a broad reading that makes its points obvious.” AudioFile

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