"Fascinating book narrates history of a peasant group residing along the Carare River that has attempted to create a zone of peace, free from the violence imposed by guerrillas, paramilitaries, and the armed forces. As non-violent activists, they attempted to bargain with armed groups, and despite innumerable challenges, have managed to impose an uncertain and often violated peace. In 1990 the peasant association won the 'Alternative Nobel Peace Prize.'"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.