Abstract
This chapter focuses on the role of storytelling as a path to peace and social transformation. The article addresses the role of storytelling through the lens of theories at the intersection of psychology and peace. Some ways through which people have drawn on the power of storytelling for peace are reviewed. The case of Coal City 92.9 FM radio Peace Program in Enugu, Nigeria, in particular is a focus of the chapter. Three stories used in the program are presented with discussion of why the stories were used, and lessons learned from the project.
The names of all individuals and families discussed herein have been edited to ensure anonymity expected in cases where the stories were retrieved from the public domain.
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Njoku, M.G.C., Senehi, J. (2019). Peace Stories: A Model for Creating and Sustaining Peace. In: Njoku, M.G.C., Jason, L.A., Johnson, R.B. (eds) The Psychology of Peace Promotion. Peace Psychology Book Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14943-7_15
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