Publication

1984 - Harper & Row, San Francisco, CA, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

48,000 words, Guess

Page Count

192 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780060674083
  • Open LibraryOL21101268M

Classifications

  • LCCBJ1476 .S64 1984
  • LCCBJ1476.S64 1984
  • LCCBJ 1476 .S64 1984
and 1 more
  • DDC234/.5

Description

For all of us who have been wounded by another and struggled to understand and move beyond our feelings of hurt and anger, Lewis Smedes's classic book on forgiveness shows that it is possible to heal our pain and find room in our hearts to forgive. Breaking down the process of healing into four stages and offering stories of real people's experience throughout, this wise book provides hope and solace for all who long for the peace that comes with forgiveness.

First Sentence

If you live long enough, chances are you'll be hurt by someone you counted on to be your friend.

Description

Explains and guides the reader step by step through the four stages of forgiveness: hurting, hating, healing, and reconciliation ; provides solid help for freeing ourselves from the burden of hurts we don't deserve and for achieving healhier relationships and peace of mind.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Forgive & forget: healing the hurts we don't deserveHarper & Row1984-01-01
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