To Dwell in Peace

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The autobiography explores Daniel Berrigan's journey from his childhood in Syracuse to his roles as a Jesuit, teacher, priest, and poet. It highlights his courageous activism during the 1968 Catonsville Nine incident, where he protested the Vietnam War by destroying draft files with homemade napalm. Berrigan's commitment to civil disobedience is a central theme, detailing his experiences of going underground and enduring a two-year imprisonment. The new edition includes an afterword that reflects on his life and ongoing impact.