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FOREWORD.
The purpose of this book is to try to give a
picture of my experiences in the world which has
been caused so much suffering during and after the
Second World War.
It may seem strange but it has been a great
privilege for me to have an insight into conditions in
the war-devastated countries. This I count as a
great privilege because it has made me understand
how grateful one should be that one’s own country
and one’s own family have been spared the
destruction of war.
I have also tried to point out the significance of
international humanitarian relief work in war and
similar circumstances, especially in the present,
taut and complicated situation. It is my firm
conviction that all activities founded on love and
charity have great possibilities for bridging the gap
caused by the hatred and misunderstanding now
prevalent between nations in the shadow of the
Second World War, Let mercy speak instead of
arms.
Rhodes, July 23, 1948.
Folke Bernadotte.
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