This is an excerpt a speech given by "A Prescription For Peace" author, Michael Douglas Carlin at the "Service Above Self" awards banquet to honor Sherry Lansing

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There are reminders that the world is in trouble - floods, tornados, cyclones, earthquakes, droughts, famine, education in crisis, violence in the inner cities, health care in crisis, climate change, bees dying, debt at alarming levels, disease, rising energy costs, rising food costs and the list goes on and on.

The solution lies in all of humankind becoming focused on the solution and all of us doing our part to solve the collective problems that we face. The tipping point is near - that point beyond which we will never be able to return to a stable earth. The time is now. This book is not meant to be an end to the discussion but only the beginning. I implore you to read the book and then to pass it on to as many people as you can so that humanity can unite to turn the tide that races against us. A few people cannot affect the global change necessary to save the planet. It will take the collective effort of all six billion people to bring about the necessary change. This will mean an unprecedented level of cooperation between Government, Businesses, all Foundations, Non-profit entities, and individuals.

"A Prescription For Peace" reinterprets the words of Thomas Jefferson where he declared that humankind has the unalienable right endowed by our Creator to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. “For how could we ever pursue happiness or enjoy liberty without our basic needs being met and not just for Americans but for all of humanity.” – Michael Douglas Carlin

The book has Marlon Brando's vision to feed the world. Marlon Brando attempted to announce his plans to the world on the Larry King Show and Larry King stopped him at every turn. You can view the interview on YouTube.

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Elmer V. Sayre, Ph.D. writes about a Buffalo Bank that is in action in the Philippines. The micro financing business model began with a $2500 contribution to purchase 10 water buffaloes and has grown to over 2000 animals. This is the essence of how peace will be achieved by everyone doing their part to bring about sweeping changes.

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Insightful, thought provoking, a message the world needs to hear.

-Colin Finlay| ColinFinlay.com

Wow! I just had opportunity to read through your amazing document and congratulate you for your prose and argument for peace. You provide the paradigm for peace and with first hand accounts show how hostile situations can be turned into peaceful ones where we are all brothers under the skin. You make compelling arguments for ways in which we can better ourselves and those who are less fortunate. Well done to you, Michael, and thank you for sharing.

-Harris Sperling| Northrup Grumman

Michael, very impressive work, well researched.

-Louis Alexander| Americad