The Fifth Book of Peace
| Author | Maxine Hong Kingston |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Knopf |
Publication date | September 2, 2003 |
| Pages | 416 |
| ISBN | 978-0679440758 |
| Preceded by | To Be the Poet |
| Followed by | Veterans of War, Veterans of Peace |
The Fifth Book of Peace is a 2003 book by Maxine Hong Kingston, published by Knopf. Part-fiction, part-memoir, the book was written in response to Kingston's house fire in 1991 and additionally contains her thoughts about war, specifically the Vietnam War and the Gulf War, among others.