“An original and powerful book. Brett’s analysis is admirably nuanced and draws on extremely vivid and arresting interview material.” Richard English, Queen’s University Belfast

“It is rare that a book on peacemaking offers such an original multi-layered approach to the rather technical point of how to balance questions of inclusion with issues of representation in political transition. Brett embraces this task and not only speaks ‘about’ the dignification, challenges and empowerment of victims’ delegations and their impact on transitional justice and Colombia’s peace process but also, with his careful reading led by the voices of his interviewees, Brett himself provides a courageous narrative that dignifies and empowers victims as protagonists of his research. This book is a must-read for students and researchers in the fields of peace and conflict, human rights and transitional justice.” Josefina Echavarría Álvarez, University of Notre Dame

“If you want to understand why Colombia is (fitfully) pursuing the most victim-oriented and holistic transitional justice ever attempted – and the wider implications for relational peace and transformative justice elsewhere – then look no further than this remarkable and inspiring account of victims engaging perpetrators at the Havana peace talks.” Lars Waldorf, Northumbria University