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Forgive and Forget: Healing the Hurts We Don’t Deserve (Plus)
Paperback
By Lewis B. Smedes (Author)
Publication Date: 25 September 2007
About the Book:
In Forgive and Forget: Healing the Hurts We Don’t Deserve, Lewis B. Smedes delves into the difficult yet essential practice of forgiveness. This powerful book addresses one of the most emotionally challenging human experiences: forgiving those who have hurt us deeply. Smedes offers insightful and compassionate guidance on how forgiveness can lead to healing, freedom, and peace, even when the hurt seems unforgivable.
Smedes explains that forgiveness is not about excusing or forgetting the wrong done to us, but rather a way of freeing ourselves from the pain and resentment that hold us captive. Drawing on psychological insights, spiritual wisdom, and real-life stories, Forgive and Forget helps readers understand why forgiveness is crucial to emotional health and how to truly let go of past hurts. Smedes’ approach is both practical and deeply human, offering readers the tools they need to heal their emotional wounds and rebuild relationships.
Here’s a powerful quote from the book:
“Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door to peace, joy, and the restoration of relationships.”
Why Read It?
Forgive and Forget is an essential read for anyone struggling with bitterness, resentment, or emotional pain from past wrongs. Whether it’s a betrayal, personal loss, or an unresolved conflict, this book offers a compassionate approach to forgiveness that can transform lives. Smedes’ gentle yet profound teachings make this book an invaluable resource for individuals seeking to let go of grudges and experience healing and emotional freedom.
Key Features:
Genre: Self-Help, Psychology, Spirituality
ISBN: 9780060789486
Publisher: HarperOne
Pages: 304 pages
Language: English
Why You Should Read It:
If you’re struggling with letting go of past hurts or wondering how to forgive someone who’s wronged you, Forgive and Forget provides practical and emotionally intelligent advice on the healing power of forgiveness. Lewis B. Smedes presents forgiveness not as an act of weakness, but one of strength, and shows how it can lead to a more peaceful and fulfilled life.