HUNTER LIGUORE | SpeakerHub

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HUNTER LIGUORE is an award-winning author of Whole World Inside Nan’s Soup (Paterson Prize for Books for Young Readers; Every Child a Reader Honor Book) and Where Are You Going, Butterfly? (youth homelessness). She's studied with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, John Hume (North Ireland), whose First Principle of Peace is foundational to her writing. She's undertaken research in philosophy and peace/social justice studies, which has led to the publication of Modern Art of War: Sun Tzu’s Hidden Path to Peace and Wholeness is available April 9th from Penguin/Random House, with translations in Arabic, French, and German, and audio featuring award-winning actress, Kate Handford. A regular contributor to Writer's Digest and Spirituality & Health Magazine, she teaches historical fiction at Lesley University.

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AUTHOR, PROFESSOR, HISTORIAN, PEACE-MAKER

10+ Years Professional Speaking to Diverse Groups

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MULTI-AWARDS IN WRITING

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Degrees (1)

ADVANCE DEGREES IN WRITING AND HISTORY

MULTI-UNIVERSITIES

2024

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JUST BREATHE: SUN TZU'S PATH TO PEACE & WHOLENESS

During this one- to three-day workshop, participants will learn how to apply the concepts shared in The Modern Art of War: Sun Tzu’s Hidden Path to Peace and Wholeness to their life through a series of discussions, written exercises, and direct-observation practices. The Modern Art of War: Sun Tzu’s Hidden Path to Peace and Wholeness presents a new interpretation that deals specifically with creating “gentle” lives in harmony with the world—the “battle” Sun Tzu writes about is the fight for control over the mind and the thoughts that rule it. Participants will learn how to “conquer” the mind through direct experiences, including the wisdom of frailty, specific to Sun Tzu’s school. To that end, students will engage the root of conflict (war) that begins “within” to carry it forward in peace.

Make Every Day a “Sun” Day

Engaging Sun Tzu's hidden path to peace and wholeness, we'll chart a course to establish space in our lives for nurturing space. We'll learn how to dedicate a single day to solitude and go without noise, and times to be unconnected and unavailable. When we allow space to ruminate our life, we can consider our dreams and hear our intuition. We'll create an agenda for a Sun Day and more.

PRACTICAL RECIPROCITY

By creating a practice of reciprocity, we gain more than an intellectual understanding that "I will treat others with the same respect I want to be treated with." It goes much deeper and implies: who I am on the inside is the same as what is on the inside of others—and if that’s true, we can experience and discover for ourselves the delicate thread that connects all people. Just like when we discern frailty, when we meet others, we can do so with an awareness that their suffering is our suffering, felt and experienced the same way; and through empathy—through not wanting suffering for ourselves—we will not want it for another. Thus, we will seek harmony and peace in all our words, actions, and relationships.

Dignity For All Living Things

To live harmlessly in the world is to see our oneness with all living things. On the journey to grow aware and realize our potential, we recognize that all beings are entitled to be free of suffering.
plants by noticing their needs and providing for them. Let's spend time together in community and develop our understanding of interconnection.

Leave No Thought-Trail Behind

We will spend time learning how to engage the world with a soft hand and footprint. We'll begin to notice when we walk heavily, talk loudly, bang and explode upon your environment. and become more mindful of those around us. Each action creates an energetic imprint in the field of perception that is felt around you, by others, knowingly or not. Through an understanding of harmony, we will grow our awareness of others and our world.

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CREATING PEACE & WHOLENESS

MODERN ART OF WAR: SUN TZU'S HIDDEN PATH TO PEACE & WHOLENESS

NEW ENGLAND

April 13, 2024

WEEKLY WRITING DISCUSSION: ONGOING

WRITING AS A LIFE PRACTICE

NEW ENGLAND

April 1, 2022

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Books & Articles (8)

The Modern Art of War: Sun Tzu's Hidden Path to Peace and Wholeness

PENGUIN/RH,

2024

Where Are You Going, Butterfly?

BENCHMARK LEARNING,

2024

The Whole World Inside Nan's Soup

YEEHOO PRESS,

2021

What’s in a Name? The Importance of Naming Characters

7 Critical Steps to Crafting a Compelling Villain

IS PEACE POSSIBLE? A LOOK AT SUN TZU'S HIDDEN PATH TO PEACE AND WHOLENESS

SANCTUARY

CREATING A FOREST APOTHECARY

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Hunter's ability to create a meaningful discussion was impressive. People didn't get the standard book talk, but were part of a larger conversation, one that left a lasting impression. Memorable, engaging, and full of empathy--she clearly loves what she does and everyone benefits from it.
SALLY WOLF
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