How brilliant to connect socially motivated young people with adult leaders, Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, who have actually achieved recognition for making change happen.  Peace Jam is an inspiring look at the work of the Nobel Laureates and how that work can also be accomplished by young people all over the world.  Motivated individuals can tackle the toughest issues facing our planet, regardless of their gender, color, social position or country of origin.  The stories are of individuals who have organized at the grass-roots level to address issues of gender inequality, climate change, health care reform, gun violence or water quality.  It is truly inspiring to learn what can be accomplished by people who  are dedicated, caring and know how to organize.  For young people or anyone, at any age, who wants to make their world a better place, this book is realistic and encouraging.