Quote by Philip Berrigan

The memoir provides an in-depth look into the personal and political journey of Philip Berrigan, a leading figure in the American peace movement. It explores his transformation from a soldier in World War II to a staunch pacifist and member of the Catholic Worker movement. The narrative covers his participation in high-profile acts of civil disobedience, such as the destruction of draft records in Catonsville, Maryland, which resulted in his imprisonment. Through his own words, the book reflects on the moral and religious convictions that drove him to co-found the Plowshares movement and continuously challenge governmental policies, offering a first-hand account of the anti-war struggles and the broader landscape of American activism during the late twentieth century. more