This is no simplistic plea for unilateral disarmament, yet it concerns the inevitable vulnerability of the initial peace-seeker. It is in no way feminist, yet it explores feelings shared passionately by most women. Nor is it a religious book, yet it addresses the possibility of a time when human beings admit their interdependence. "Plowshares" is a quiet, thoughtful story of those who still believe peace is a possibility, but who realize that our endangered world now requires us - before it is too late - to look at each other with new eyes.