Tell It to the World: International Justice and the Secret Campaign to Hide Mass Murder in Kosovo Paperback – January 27, 2015

This is an excellent book written by a prosecutor for the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. He seamlessly weaves three different topics- international justice in general, how the process was applied in this case, as well as descriptions of the atrocities committed against Kosovar Albanians in the late 90’s(after the larger Balkan conflict had ended). It all flows together seamlessly and I found myself completely engrossed. What is really surprising is that this is his first book. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the troubles in the Balkans.

The author does a great job of presenting the material on the U.N. Tribunal that handled the war crimes in Serbia.

I have always been fascinated by studying WW2 history and the holocaust. The reality that humans can treat one another so cruelly and perpetuate such hateful crimes is almost unbelievable. I had a vague understanding of some of the events that unfolded in the Balkans in the 90s, however, I was just a teen at the time and didn't pay too much attention. In 2017 my family did a road trip through the Balkans, visiting Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Slovenia. Seeing the evidence and the scars of war still so clearly obvious, particularly in Bosnia, made me want to know more. It isn't an empty fascination. Not with the holocaust, nor with the Balkan tragedies. It's a desire to want to know why, to understand what can lead people to act in such ways. Hoping that if understanding can be found, even just a little, that these types of tragedies can be prevented. My thoughts and feelings go much deeper and are so very complex. Let me just say this book is fantastic in its storytelling and its recording of events.

This is a book worth reading. The author provides an engaging read about how human groups can justify the perpetration of horrific crimes against the “other,” all stemming from a sense of their own victimization.I think many readers will agree in the value of the world court in calling perpetrators to account and airing their crimes. That said, the court then imposes sentences of only fifteen to twenty years, if even that much, to defendants found guilty of horrors such as genocide, rape, torture, stealing, deporting, displacements, burning, killing, blowing up non-combatant children, women, the infirm, old men: all hideous inhuman acts. It’s hard to imagine that this gives any sense of justice to the victimized group.

What stands out to me most in Tell It to the World is Behar's delicate yet effective interweaving of the witness' narratives and the explanation of the ICTY as an institution, all done through a very personal and human lens. The result is a powerful journey into the complexities and conundrums of identity-based conflict and justice in the modern era. Behar's open reflections on the shortcomings of the current-day international criminal justice system are both poignant and constructive. I appreciate that he challenges his readers to think through the many dimensions and intended and unintended consequences of the process of seeking justice. I highly recommend Tell It to the World as a "must" for anyone working in international criminal law, and also a valuable read for those interested in international security.

This is the newest book about Kosova and the best I have ever read. The best, because the author when he gave this valuable, priceless book to the world, was not corrupted by money or want of fame, but was guided throughout the book with the Love of Wisdom and the Greatness of the World for all! The best because it reads like, not only as watching a movie, but as if you're actually experiencing things at the very moments you're reading about them! The best, because if it falls in the right hands, and I would recommend this book, to all, booklovers and book-ignorers alike - it will change the world for better - a motive, of the honest writer and wonderful man Eliott Behar, whom I thank from the depths of my soul, for this divine work he's done!

There are several reasons to recommend Tell It to the World. The most obvious is that it gives us access to first-hand accounts of the atrocities committed during the Balkan conflicts. Mr. Behar cites accounts of survivors, admissions of perpetrators, and reports of witnesses to paint a picture of particular violence and suffering that helps us understand the human cost of nationalist ambitions. Second, he intersperses the horrific accounts with his personal experiences as a prosecutor in the war crimes trials. We come to understand how the international justice tribunal operates and what it hopes to achieve. Most importantly, Mr. Behar challenges us to consider the concept of justice that allowed and even encouraged these crimes to be committed. By the time we finish the book we should be asking ourselves to what extent we embrace “a righteous struggle that justifies acts that (we) would never otherwise countenance”.

A very insightful view and analysis, from an author with a special and unique perspective that we all need to be aware of. A fascinating read as well, enriched by the sad and horrendous first account reporting by witnesses and victims of the many atrocities committed..

This book may make you cry. It will make you think. The painstakingly recounted narratives of horrific crimes against humanity - and the attempts to hide them - lie in stark contrast to the somber retelling of the meticulous court proceedings. The gem of this book, however, was its moving meditation on our human thirst for justice, and how it can lead to both the best and worst of us. Definitely deserves to be read - and reread a couple more times.

Well done, had to but it down a few times, wet eyes. Beware of whose pulling the wool over who's eyes, and be alert as to how propaganda can turn friend against friend in a deadly manner. It is almost impossible to comprehend how low a culture is able to sink, worst of all , if one follows current events, and not so current events, there seem to be no exceptions.Thank you Mr.Behar, for doing your part in bringing this to our attention. JC Toronto.

a graphic, detailed account of the atrocities that occurred. this is mixed with an uncanny insight into humanity and how ordinary people can commit acts like this. eliott behar's ability to convey this in writing is outstanding! it is a must read for anyone looking to understand this part of history or 'mans inhumanity to man' throughout history