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Memoirs of Bertha von Suttner: The Records of an Eventful Life (Vol. 2 of 2)

By Bertha von Suttner

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a world edging toward war, a woman's peaceful ideals and personal trials intertwine as she fights for global harmony and reflects on the personal costs of her public devotion.

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2021-09-14
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"Memoirs of Bertha von Suttner: The Records of an Eventful Life (Vol. 2 of 2)" by Bertha von Suttner is a historical recollection of the author's remarkable journey as a pioneering peace advocate and Nobel Peace Prize laureate in a world teetering on the brink of war; it showcases her deep involvement in peace movements and global gatherings, offering her perspectives on conflict resolution and societal advancement, while regretfully missing a key peace conference due to unforeseen events but entrusting her participation to a colleague, she contemplates the emotional challenges of not having children, finding solace in her and her husband's profound connection and literary accomplishments, all this while documenting the rise of peace organizations and sharing her dedication to international negotiation.

About the Author

Baroness Bertha Sophie Felicitas von Suttner was an Austro-Bohemian noblewoman, pacifist and novelist. In 1905, she became the second female Nobel laureate, the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and the first Austrian and Czech laureate.

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