"Pummy Kaur’s book supplies the reader with sixty-four suggestions, which are intended to be contemplated, and implemented into their lives during the Season of Non-Violence. These sixty-four suggestions provide the reader with the means necessary to bring peace into their own lives. It is only when peace is realized in the individual that global peace can be realized.

Kaur’s words succinctly illustrate the adage that peace does not only refer to the absence of war. Rather, peace – positive peace – refers to a state in which relation- ships, institutions, and everyday actions and choices are filled with non-violent energy. Seen in this light, peace becomes the responsibility of the individual. In a day and age when the individual can feel dis-empowered in the face of atrocity,
limitless technology, and seemingly unstoppable disasters, Kaur reminds us that we are agents of change – agents that can promote either positive or negative change.

Kaur demonstrates to us that through our everyday actions and choices we as individuals indirectly perpetuate war and oppression. Her forceful assertions may themselves seem combative, disrupting the image that we hold of ourselves as peaceful and peace-promoting individuals. But Kaur’s words can function as a challenge – a challenge for each of us to start taking responsibility for our actions.

Take the example of bottled water. When we buy a bottle of water we are purchasing the resources that make up that plastic bottle. Plastic is made from petroleum. Thus we are indirectly supporting the petroleum industry. Taking the argument one step further, we are indirectly supporting the continued occupation and invasion of petroleum-rich countries.

This is a powerful argument: it places responsibility and accountability upon the global citizenry for the atrocities we see today. Upon reading this book, the reader may no longer be able to assume distance from the wars splashed upon their television screen. The individual may find it harder to blame wars wholly on corporations, tyrannical governments, and greedy leaders. This may provide the impetus necessary for fostering global peace, as peace, asserted by Kaur, starts with the individual." Steven Staples.

Words of Praise

In A Season of Non-violence, Pummy Kaur makes a connection between the personal and the social. In sixty-four easily digestible segments, she shows us that environmental stewardship and compassion for others are not chores, but things that help us find contentment in ourselves. Patrik Parkes, Editor, The Global Educator

“Margaret Atwood is right … thought provoking and much needed.” His Honour, The Governor General of Canada, David Johnston

This is really wonderful. Pummy Kaur has, in sixty-four down-to-earth yet spiritually uplifting steps, distilled the essence of what it means to be a genuine human being. A Season of Non-Violence is a life-enhancing guide that should be read and consulted every day. Gabor Maté , M.D., Author of In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction

"Her forceful assertions may themselves seem combative, disrupting the image we hold of ourselves as peaceful and peace-promoting individuals. … this is a powerful argument: it places responsibility and accountability upon the global citizenry for the atrocities we see today. …this may provide the impetus necessary for fostering global peace… a fine book. "Steven Staples, President of the Rideau Institute, author of Missile Defence: Round One, co-editor of the anthology Afghanistan and Canada : Is there an alternative to war?

"Pummy Kaur once again shows that there is a better way to value ones existence on this Earth. If more people practiced her values of peace and sustainability, the train wreck of selfish greed would soon stop dead in its tracks." Chuck Puchmayr, retired BC MLA

"Kaur has done it again. Another profound and engaging read that makes it easy for all of us to take some actions to make this a better world for all." Susan Ruzic, President, B.C. Peace And Global Educators Association

In A Season of Non-violence, Pummy Kaur makes a connection between the personal and the social. In sixty-four easily digestible segments, she shows us that environmental stewardship and compassion for others are not chores, but things that help us find contentment in ourselves.
Patrik Parkes, Editor, The Global Educator

His Honour, The Governor General of Canada, David Johnston – “Margaret Atwood is right … thought provoking and much needed.”

This is really wonderful. Pummy Kaur has, in sixty-four down-to-earth yet spiritually uplifting steps, distilled the essence of what it means to be a genuine human being. A Season of Non-Violence is a life-enhancing guide that should be read and consulted every day.
Gabor Maté , M.D., Author of In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction

Steven Staples, President of the Rideau Institute, author of Missile Defence: Round One, co-editor of the anthology Afghanistan and Canada : Is there an alternative to war?
- Her forceful assertions may themselves seem combative, disrupting the image we hold of ourselves as peaceful and peace-promoting individuals. … this is a powerful argument: it places responsibility and accountability upon the global citizenry for the atrocities we see today. …this may provide the impetus necessary for fostering global peace … a fine book

Chuck Puchmayr, retired BC MLA - Pummy Kaur once again shows that there is a better way to value ones existence on this Earth. If more people practiced her values of peace and sustainability, the train wreck of selfish greed would soon stop dead in its tracks.

Susan Ruzic, President, B.C. Peace And Global Educators Association - Kaur has done it again. Another profound and engaging read that makes it easy for all of us to take some actions to make this a better world for all.

Diane Goldin, “ … how wonderful this is...each piece being concise enough to memorize or have tattooed. It truly is thought provoking and reinforcing what we instinctively know or have learned but through negligence, apathy and distractions, fail to live by … a brilliant task in bringing forth these guidelines.”

The Hon Lynne Yelich, PC MP, “… really enjoyed reading the many ways we can make our world and community a better place. Thank you for a great read.”

The Hon. Tim Uppal, PC MP, “…congratulations on this achievement…”

Alex Brown, Peace Arch News, “…It’s called A Season of Non-Violence: 64 Ways for 64 Days – but readers will find it contains powerful ideas for all 365 days of the year.”