In Alice Walker's book, "The Way Forward is with a Broken Heart," she questions the societal tendency to glorify violence and those who commit it. She challenges the notion that the "killers" of the world should have a stake in our future, highlighting the need for compassion and understanding instead of perpetuating cycles of violence. Walker emphasizes that a better future should be built on love, empathy, and healing, rather than allowing individuals who harm others to dictate our collective path forward.

Through her reflections, Walker calls for a shift in values, advocating for a future oriented toward peace and reconciliation. She believes that focusing on the humanity in everyone, even the offenders, is key to collective healing. By rejecting the glorification of violence and the idea that those who cause harm are entitled to lead, she envisions a world where kindness and shared responsibility shape our future. This perspective implores us to rethink our priorities and the legacies we wish to leave behind.