The Hammer Blow (2016) – Andrea Needham

Andrea Needham’s gripping inside account of how ten women disarmed a warplane bound for genocide in East Timor- and were acquitted.

” The Seeds of Hope East Timor Plougshares action was one of the most imaginative and successful direct actions in modern- day Britain. It demonstrated that principle and courage are natural, crucial allies. Andrea Needham was part of the action, and her eagerly- awaited book is now here. Read it and learn how to change the world.”
John Pilger

” Anyone interstead in social change, or campaigning for peace, should read this book and take inspiration from the brave actions of these amazing women.

Caroline Lucas, Green Mp for Brighton Pavillion