As a Peace-Loving Global Citizen, the Autobiography of Rev. Sun Myung Moon

As a Peace-Loving Global Citizen is the autobiography of Sun Myung Moon, the founder of the Unification Church. It was published in 2009 in both Korean and English, by Gimm-Young Publishers of Soeul, South Korea. The book was released in South Korea on March 9, 2009 and debuted at #3 on the Business bestseller's list. It has ranked on various bestseller lists since then and was ranked 15th on the General bestseller's list as of October 14, 2009.

The book includes an account of Rev. Moon's life from his youth to his emergence on the world stage as a spiritual leader, and continue to the present; he is now 91 years old and still very active. The book is also a plea for peace. Rev. Moon has been working as a peace builder on the global level, according to Alexander Haig, former US Secretary of State and Supreme Commander of NATO.

An article in the Washington Times, which was founded by Moon in 1982 and owned by News World Communications, about the book's release was criticized by investigative reporter Robert Parry for omissions that Parry disagreed with. Parry also criticized former president George H. W. Bush, his son Neil Bush, and Senator Joe Lieberman for their participation in the event held announcing the book's release. The event featured a speech by Washington Times editor John Solomon.

Christine R. Okano in her book review at Amazon Books, wrote her impression of the Rev. Moon's book. "This is a must-read for anyone genuinely interested in peace-making. It is both practical and spiritual. I have read and re-read this book and will surely read it again. Each time I read it I find more jewels of wisdom and love from the life of Rev. Sun Myung Moon from his childhood to the present. He shares wonderful stories of experiencing God while being carried as a little boy on the back of his father, his passionate desire to feed the hungry (with substantial and innovative ways to do this) and loving as brothers the very people who tried to destroy him. The book is packed with real-life stories of principles of peace-making in action. Rev. Moon also tells about his experiences with Jesus that led him to live a life of sacrifice and devotion to God and to dedicate himself to building a world of peace. The book gives insight into the true heart of a man who has been hailed by many as controversial. It is touching and inspirational and once you start reading it, you may laugh and you may cry and you probably won't want to put the book down until you've finished it."

Man of Peace called by Jesus




Inter Press Service reported: "The Rev. Sun Myung Moon went to Washington to introduce 'As a Peace-Loving Global Citizen', his autobiography that, according to the Washington Times, recounts the joys and challenges, the teachable moments and the monumental experiences of his life - much of it spent as a spiritual leader.'