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The Book of Forgiving

The Fourfold Path for Healing Ourselves and Our World

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The Book of Forgiving

By: Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Rev Mpho Tutu
Narrated by: Mpho Tutu, Hakeem Kae Kazim
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The Book of Forgiving, written together by the Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and his daughter Revd Mpho Tutu, offers a deeply personal testament and guide to the process of forgiveness.

All of us have at times needed both to forgive and be forgiven – whether small, everyday harms or real traumas. But the path to forgiveness is not easy, and the process unclear. How do we let go of resentment when we have been harmed, at times irreparably? How do we forgive and still pursue justice? How do we heal our hearts? How do we heal the harm we have caused others? And how do we forgive ourselves?

Drawing on his memories of reconciliation in post-apartheid South Africa, Archbishop Desmond Tutu offers four concrete steps to forgiving and being forgiven:

1) Admitting the wrong and acknowledging the harm
2) Telling one’s story and witnessing the anguish
3) Asking for forgiveness and granting forgiveness
4) Renewing or releasing the relationship

Each chapter contains reflections and personal stories, as well as exercises for practising each step of the path. The Book of Forgiving is a touchstone and tool for anyone seeking the freedom of forgiveness: an inspiring guide to healing ourselves and creating a more united world.

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Desmond M. Tutu is the Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town, and became a prominent leader in the crusade for justice and racial conciliation in South Africa, his extraordinary contributions becoming a crucial component in the transition to a free democracy in South Africa and earning him a Nobel Peace Prize in 1984.

The Rev. Mpho A. Tutu, an episcopal priest, is the executive director of the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation. An experienced preacher, teacher and public speaker, Rev. Tutu holds a Master of Divinity degree from Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, MA. Rev.
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The definitive book on forgiveness. I return to it time and again when I am trapped in resentment. Within these pages is the path to freedom and peace. Thank you for sharing your stories, they are a priceless gift.

A profound work of wisdom and compassion

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I listened this after being hurt. All I can say is I am grateful, it truly is cleansing for the soul.

Soul cleansing

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I found this whole book to be very thought provoking and uplifting because of what happens when you forgive. And some incredibly moving true stories.

I would have liked to have given it 5/5, but unfortunately I found the female narration very stilted / monotonal and therefore a bit irritating. However, this only represents about 10% of the narration.

I am very glad I persevered.

Interesting book, very real and raw in places

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I recommend this book to anyone who is on a journey of self - discovery and has been looking for conscious ways of living.

Highly recommended

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a copy of this book should be given to every child and part of the school curriculum

life changing

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