"A mind-opening collection of poetry from a Jesuit priest known mainly as an advocate for peace, a fighter for social justice, and a champion for all those on the margins. Berrigan always spoke . with a poet's heart. John Dear has done a great service to his friend and mentor, and a great service to all who admired, loved, and were challenged by Dan." --James Martin, SJ, author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything "Berrigan's poems and actions germinate seeds among people longing to follow his path. How did he do it? How did he discern discipleship in a world fraught by militarism, racism, and greed? These poems will help readers learn from Berrigan's compelling journey. For those yearning to abolish wars and build a better world, The Trouble with Our State will be essential reading." --Kathy Kelly, co-coordinator, Ban Killer Drones campaign "Berrigan's voice has never been more needed in America than now.
His masterpiece poems--exquisite works of art and urgent jeremiads--will speak to the soul, heart, and mind of everyone looking for words of courage, challenge, and hope." --James Carroll, author of The Truth at the Heart of the Lie "This book is so full of fire that you might need gloves on as you read it. Berrigan was one of the most important figures of the twentieth century and one of my greatest inspirations. Don't just read this book. Let it get inside of you and put a fire in your bones to change the world." --Shane Claiborne, author, activist, cofounder of Red Letter Christians "This treasure trove of poems . moves the heart, stirs the soul, and summons us to stand for God's reign of love, justice, and nonviolence and resist all violence, oppression, and state-sanctioned killing. Let us make Berrigan's plea to the world our own: 'We are not allowed to kill.
'" --Art Laffin, author of The Risk of the Cross (new edition) "These poems demand a cup of tea and a reflective chair and space to take in their power. The new book has such richness; Berrigan is truly the 'apostle of peace,' and these gems will allow us all to continue the tradition of transformation." --Chris Ponnet, St. Camillus Center/ Pax Christi Southern California.