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by Robert Moriarty (Author)
Afraid that we're trapped in a never-ending war? Discover a Vietnam vet's thoughtful insights into why there's no such thing as a "good" conflict.
Worried that our constant wars are leading us nowhere? Fearful about our own sovereign stability? Wish you could prevent war from being touted as the only "pathway to peace?" Decorated over 50 times during his 834 missions, Vietnam veteran Robert Moriarty spent decades reflecting on his wartime service. Now after his life-changing combat experiences, the former Marine is ready to share his insights on warfare and the impact it has on every nation.
The Art of Peace is part personal account of war in Vietnam and part commentary on military history. Using his informal narrative style, Moriarty sweeps you into the intensity of warfare, its place throughout time, and how his attitudes on global conflict have changed. Through the veteran's eyes, you'll see a more impactful sense of mankind's most brutal activities and how even victory can lead to defeat.
In The Art of Peace, you'll discover:- The reality of military history and how it impacts you in the present day
- What so many combat veterans understand about the downside of war
- Startling facts and figures illustrating how leaders of conflict truly value lives lost
- The questions we should all be asking about whether or not wars have merit
- Personal anecdotes and tactical stories from a highly decorated veteran, and much, much more
The Art of Peace is a provocative examination of conflict from a veteran who's been to war and back again. If you like insider viewpoints, no-nonsense philosophy, and historical accuracy, then you'll love Robert Moriarty's hard-hitting guide to peace.
Buy The Art of Peace to challenge your views todayAuthor Biography
Robert Moriarty was born in New York state in 1946. He began training as a military pilot in 1965 and became the youngest Naval Aviator during the Vietnam War in 1966. With two years in Vietnam and some 832 missions in combat, he left the Marine Corps in 1970. He worked in computers for a few years before beginning a 2nd career as a ferry pilot delivering small airplanes all over the world. He made over 240 ocean crossings mostly in single engine airplanes. He and his wife of 25 years were computer consultants and began one of the earliest online computer retail outlets in 1995 before retiring in 2000. He began another career running a financial website in 2001 specializing in resource companies. He continues to travel the world looking for the next great mineral discovery and writes in his spare time.
