"Lay down your arms: The autobiography of Martha von Tilling" is an impressive story of a woman who dedicated her life to the fight for peace and the prohibition of armed conflicts. Martha von Tilling, also known as Berta von Suttner, talks about her impressions of the war, the suffering of the civilian population and the harshness of military operations, which convinced her of the need for a diplomatic way to achieve peace. This book is not only an authentic essay of historical events, but also the soulful confession of a woman who felt all the destructive power of war and decided to devote her life to the struggle for harmony and goodness in the world.