Called "inspiring" and illuminating" by the Philadelphia Inquirer, this new book is the definitive account of how nonviolent power was used in the 20th century to overthrow dictators and achieve human rights. At a time when violence is still too often the chosen means of those who want to fight for their causes, this book tells compelling human stories of how popular movements fought and prevailed with nonviolent resistance -- from 1905 to 1999, throughout Europe, North America, South America, Africa and Asia.

6:30-7:00 p.m. - Reception

7:00-8:00 p.m. - Reading and Discussion

8:00-8:30 p.m. - Book Signing

Peter Ackerman holds a Ph.D. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, and is now chairman of that institution's Board of Overseers; he was Series Editor and Principal Content Advisor to the PBS series, "A Force More Powerful."

Jack DuVall was Executive Producer of the PBS series, and is a veteran writer and former political speechwriter and counterintelligence officer.

A Force More Powerful is the companion book to the PBS prime-time series aired this fall. Preliminary research for the documentary was funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Peace.

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