The most original, interesting, and important book on the Nobel Peace Prize – ever. In 2008 Heffermehl wrote on What Nobel Really Wanted, here is What Really Happened.
Peter van den Dungen, UK, Peace historian (University of Bradford)
A very fine book. In fact too big for Norway – this book requires translations worldwide.
Bendik Rugaas, CEO of the National Library of Norway em.
This book I would publish without one second of hesitation. You have done magnificent work, setting a new standard. A major work, this is history writing making a major intervention in the present situation of the world.
Per Axelson, editor Leopard publishing, Stockholm (deceased)
You have written a fine book. What I can immediately say is: It contains a strong argument for your interpretation of the will. Many of your statements will will live by their clarity. As when it concerns the Stortinget’s task “like anyone else . . . “
Carsten Smith, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Norway (confirming sound legal writing in 2008.)
. . . deserves to be read, both because it provides a lot of new knowledge for most of us and also because Heffermehl poses some unpleasant questions that the Stortinget and the Nobel Committee cannot ignore forever.
Lars Døvle Larsen, review in Tønsbergs Blad, Norway
. . . a great pioneering work. The language, at times hard-hitting, makes for an interesting read. The message is crystal clear. The prize should, systematically, have promoted solutions other than war. Had not the ideas and wholehearted efforts of pioneers to save the world deserved better?
Randi Rønning Balsvik, Professor em. of history, review in Nordlys, Norway
. . . a book worth reading. The language is catchy, it it is easy to be impressed by his thoroughness and not a credit to the Nobel authorities that they fail to respect and benefit from his knowledge and commitment.
Bjørn Johannessen, Ambassador, book review in Bistandsaktuelt.
The book is well written, easy to follow and understand, full of surprising observations, a serious theme but a pleasant read.
Thore Vestby, Norway, former MP for the Conservative Party.
Heffermehl reveals the power of militarism precisely and surprisingly already on the first page.
Niels Chr. Geelmuyden, Norway, Author giving Master Class writing courses
