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I picked up this book at a local library book giveaway. The timing was right for me to be dealing with a long-time grievance/injustice that I haven't been able to escape. It's a secular book explaining the whys and hows of forgiveness. The author is not a Language Arts major (his writing isn't "pretty" or eloquent), but he does make some points that I found helpful. I read the book quickly, as the subject matter was important to me. Forgiveness is one of those issues you know you are supposed to do. Everyone tells you to "move on", but you have no idea why you can't "let go". What does forgiveness even mean, really? There are so many vague definitions that really don't give clear, practical ideas of how to actually practice it. The methods he gives here are doable. Not only can I do "forgiveness" for the issue I had in mind, but I can also live this out daily for all the little frustrations of life. It takes away that feeling of helplessness when I am hurt and unheard. It helps me understand that what I'm feeling or experiencing isn't unique, that my responses to pain are normal (actually biologically based), and that I can take control, move on, and make room for new life.

2023-06-20 20:29