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Forgive and Forget: Healing the Hurts We Don't Deserve (Plus) Paperback – September 25, 2007

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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. This classic is now available in an updated paperback PLUS edition with a reader's guide and other bonus materials.

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    September 25, 2007
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    006128582X
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    978-0061285820
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"Lewis B. Smedes has written a warm, wise, and helpful bookon an important topic that needed attention. I know thatmany people will be as helped by it as I was."-- Harold S. Kushner, author of"When Bad Things Happen to Good People""Will give help as well as comfort to those who read it."-- Madeleine L'Engle, author of "Certain Women""Lewis B. Smedes ... sets us free to understand thatforgiveness can be not only a possibility but a reality."-- Dr. Robert H. Schuller

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Lewis B. Smedes (1921-2002) was a renowned author, ethicist, and theologian. He was a professor of theology and ethics at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, for twenty-five years. He is the award-winning author of fifteen books, including Forgive and Forget.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperOne; 2nd edition (September 25, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 006128582X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0061285820
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.43 x 8 inches
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Notre Dame Fan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, But Title Is Misleading
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2013
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Don’t let the title of this book fool you. Lewis Smedes has written a very thought-provoking book that focuses on the point that we are depriving ourselves of our own happiness if we do not learn the art of forgiveness. Merely saying the words “I forgive you” doesn’t magically make the wounds disappear. It is a process that takes time and Lewis Smedes allows us to look at forgiveness in a different light, as if it was medicine for our heart and soul, instead of thinking of it as being weak by backing down to someone or giving in to someone whom we know is wrong.

I read this book after I had been hurt by someone who played a significant role in my life. It, by no means, instantly healed me but I found this book most helpful for its way of describing the hurts we experience and offering practical ways of understanding that hurt. The art of forgiveness is very important to learn and this book continues to help me in the healing process and with letting go of the anger I felt towards that person.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who has ever been hurt by someone they love... and who hasn’t experienced that at some point in their life.
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Marie D. Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2011
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I bought this book and read it in one day. A lot of very helpful and thought provoking content. I especially appreciated the Forgiving God chapter... I had never thought of my suffering being shared by him... I don't think I had ever been so angry with him as I was over the past 5 months...

I like that throughout the book, different types of forgiveness are discussed... that it's okay to be angry even when you've forgiven someone. I was having a tough time with that. Also, that we don't have to see things from the other person's perspective to forgive them. It's not about them. It's about the hurt/pain that we have experienced and how to move on and heal. I realized that I am so happy I'm human and very much alive. I can feel, hurt, survive the pain, and love again/still. I feel sorry for those that cannot. Most likely, they need to read this book as well. I will re-read it, or selected portions, many times over.
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Mike Lueth
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Books I've Ever Read
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
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Such a deep and thorough examination of the different layers of both forgiveness and reconciliation. A MUST read for anyone who is in a position of mentoring/advising other people regarding these matters.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A tremendous amount of good information that is very user friendly
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2016
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This is the second copy of this book that I have ordered. I ordered this one for a friend who is going through a similar situation as i did. This book helped me tremendously deal with how to forgive (because you really never forget), and to let it go. A tremendous amount of good information that is very user friendly. Thank you.
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David
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2023
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This is a really good book and I applaud Luis speeds for his talent in bringing fruit give and fruit get to light in an easy to understand way really help me a lot. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who is considering make an amends with your past.
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Glenda Stafford
5.0 out of 5 stars Purchase for a second time
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2022
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Read this book about 35 years ago. Tried to find it in my library to share with a friend, not there. It helped me through a very difficult time. I was so glad that it is still in print.
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Wanda C Kramer
3.0 out of 5 stars Super helpful book
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2023
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I read this as did one of my clients. It is very helpful in that it provides powerful empathy. It is very depressing however because it uses case examples
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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended by Dr Jeremiah ....
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2019
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... I’ve recently gone through devastating end of 35-year friendship ... still picking up the emotional pieces. Dr Jeremiah recommended book in his Bible study on ‘Joseph’ and the heart-rendering betrayal’s Joseph experienced by others, especially his bothers. It always amazes me when, someone who is a prolific writer in their own right, recommends another. I haven’t read the book yet, not quite ready to especially with the holidays upon us. Will add to this review once I have. Other ‘Amazon’ purchasers recommended the book, I trust, value and rely upon Amazon reviewers.
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L. M. Larson
5.0 out of 5 stars The sting lessens over time
Reviewed in Canada on April 29, 2018
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As I read the book I was struck by how well the author captured situations and events that I have experienced.... as well as offering solutions and means of handling.
I know that I am on the road to forgiveness as I recall activities and events of the past, by my ex of 51 years since he walked out saying he wasn't happy.
What I have come to understand is that I will never forget, and that the memories will lose their sting over time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Apprendre à pardonner.
Reviewed in France on June 10, 2019
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Approfondir ma connaissance sur le pardon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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It is really good
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Sunil Kant
2.0 out of 5 stars The font of the print is very small and not very pleasant to the eyes
Reviewed in India on January 6, 2022
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The font of the print is very small and not very pleasant to the eyes
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