Clarence Pickett, farm boy from Kansas and elder statesman of his era, inspired humanitarian service activities: economic and social rebuilding in Appalachia during the depression; the rescue of refugees from Europe and the Middle East; the creation of alternative service for pacifists during World War II; and postwar nonconfrontational intergovernmental dialogue. The farm boy never lost his deep faith in God and in his fellow humans, or sense of humor. Larry Miller's biography inspires us to apply Clarence Pickett's compassionate peacebuilding strategies to the new-old problems of the 21st century: demilitarization, economic justice, protection of all life, peaceful relations between states and peoples -- and the need for love and joy. -- Elise Boulding

Clarence Pickett, farm boy from Kansas and elder statesman of his era, inspired humanitarian service activities: economic and social rebuilding in Appalachia during the depression; the rescue of refugees from Europe and the Middle East; the creation of alternative service for pacifists during World War II; and postwar nonconfrontational intergovernmental dialogue. The farm boy never lost his deep faith in God and in his fellow humans, or sense of humor. Larry Miller's biography inspires us to apply Clarence Pickett's compassionate peacebuilding strategies to the new-old problems of the 21st century: demilitarization, economic justice, protection of all life, peaceful relations between states and peoples -- and the need for love and joy. -- Elise Boulding

A biography of former American Friends Service Committee Executive Secretary. He inspired humanitarian service activities: economic and social rebuilding in Appalachia during the Depression; the rescue of refugees from Europe and in the Middle East; the creation of alternative service for pacifists in World War II; and postwar nonconfrontational intergovernmental dialogue. He never lost his deep faith in God and in his fellow humans, or sense of humor.