Harvey McKinnon’s generous review of A Deadly Misunderstanding highlights the personal transformation Mark has made over the last decades as he allowed his paradigms to shift when needed.  Thanks Harvey for articulating your response and sharing the joy we all experience when yet another of our stereotypes is dashed to the ground.. to our relief.

“Decades ago, Mark Siljander and I probably would’ve disagreed on virtually everything.  In fact the Mark Siljander of 2009 would probably disagree with many of the beliefs that he held back then as well.  That’s what makes Mark’s transformation so profound, amazing and inspiring.

Many times while reading this book, I got choked up with the stories in courage of his journey.  His travel from ultraconservative evangelical Christian to a major peacemaker makes this one of the most powerful books I’ve ever read.

You’ve probably heard the expression “Blessed are the peacemakers” – well, Mark should be blessed for the hopeful work he’s done, and his book deserves a truly wide readership.”  more

Incidentally, Harvey is the author of his own book, The Power of Giving.  We haven’t had a chance to read it, but the message of the hope and possibilities created by giving is central to Mark’s approach of offering love first when approaching our enemies. Being willing and able to give is what will make further reconciliation possible.