Bookshop Santa Cruz + THI present: THE FUTURE IS PEACE | with Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon | Hosted at TEMPLE BETH EL

In The Future Is Peace, Sarah and Inon take readers on a transformative weeklong journey across a sacred and bloodstained land. Facing competing narratives, they explore how compassion and unity can pull humanity back from the precipice of blind hatred. Throughout their travels, they have been constantly asked: In the face of so much loss, how can we ever find hope? Their answer is always the same. One cannot find hope. We must create it.

"We do not see ourselves as Palestinians and Isrealis, or as Jews and Arabs, but as human beings who believe in fostering a culture of dialogue, a culture of forgiveness, and a culture of peace. To those who see only division lines, we say: If you must divide us, let it be as those who believe in peace and equality and those who don't ... yet."

ABOUT THE EVENT + TICKETS:

• This in-person event will feature a book talk and audience Q&A, followed by a book signing

• Ticket package includes a seat at the event, a hardcover copy of the book, and access to the book signing line

• Each ticket package is bundled 1-for-1 with a copy of the book and costs $38.89. There is one ticket package option available (no 2-ticket package is offered for this event, sorry—see below for more information)

• Your book will be available for pickup as you enter the show, or early at Bookshop Santa Cruz beginning on 4/14, its release date.

• Books uncollected at the event will be held for pickup at Bookshop Santa Cruz for two months, after which they will be released.

• All-in pricing includes 2.9% + $0.30/ticket processing fee plus Santa Cruz City sales tax of 9.75%

• Tickets are final sale and do not qualify for Readers Club credit

• This event is cosponsored by The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz and Sangha Shantivanam

• All attendees agree to uphold the Code of Conduct

ABOUT TICKET BUNDLING:

• We understand you may be coming with a partner/friend and wish for only one book with your ticket. Ticket structure ("bundling") is generally determined by a publisher/author's touring requirements, and bundling a ticket with a book is how we are able to bring incredible authors like this one to Santa Cruz, as well as cover the cost of the event, including paying for the venue, AV, and labor of our hardworking staff. We like to think of the book as a bonus on top of seeing your favorite author speak; plus, signed books make great gifts! Thank you for your understanding and support.

MORE ABOUT THE BOOK AND AUTHOR:

• Visit our website for more information: https://bookshopsantacruz.com/future-is-peace