About the Book: Peacemaker by historian Thant Myint-U tells the remarkable story of his grandfather, U Thant, the UN Secretary-General who navigated the world’s most critical crises in the 1960s, from the Cuban Missile Crisis to the Six-Day War. Drawing on newly declassified documents, the book highlights U Thant’s efforts to promote peace, international diplomacy, environmental protection, and economic fairness during a pivotal era in world history. A compelling blend of history, biography, and global politics, Peacemaker celebrates the power of hope, diplomacy, and individual action in shaping a more peaceful world.