Why Forgive?: Johann Christoph Arnold, Steven McDonald: 9780874869422: Amazon.com: Books
Why Forgive? Paperback – May 25, 2014
by Johann Christoph Arnold (Author), Steven McDonald (Foreword)
4.2 out of 5 stars 39 ratings
In Why Forgive? Arnold lets the untidy experiences of ordinary people speak for themselves--people who have earned the right to talk about forgiving.
Some of these stories deal with violent crime, betrayal, abuse, hate, gang warfare, and genocide. Others address everyday hurts: the wounds caused by backbiting, gossip, conflicts in the home, and tensions in the workplace. The book also tackles what can be the biggest challenge: forgiving ourselves.
These people, who have overcome the cancer of bitterness and hatred, can help you unleash the healing power of forgiveness in your own life.
Why Forgive? these stories and decide for yourself.
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Thought-provoking and soul-challenging…Arnold writes with an eye-opening simplicity that zings the heart. --Houston Chronicle
A most impressive book…so powerful that tears often impede reading. --ALA Booklist, (Starred Review)
Why Forgive? shows humanity at its gut-churning worst and ennobling best through the experience of people who have endured unthinkable losses and struggled to make peace with their perpetrators. --Denver Post
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Stories of people who have overcome the cancer of bitterness and hatred.
About the Author
People have come to expect sound advice from Johann Christoph Arnold, an award-winning author with over a million copies of his books in print in more than 20 languages. A noted speaker and writer on marriage, parenting, and end-of-life issues, Arnold is a senior pastor of the Bruderhof, a movement of Christian communities. With his wife, Verena, he has counseled thousands of individuals and families over the last forty years. His books include Why Forgive?, Rich in Years, Seeking Peace, Cries from the Heart, Be Not Afraid, and Why Children Matter. Arnold's message has been shaped by encounters with great peacemakers such as Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, César Chavez, and John Paul II. Together with paralyzed police officer Steven McDonald, Arnold started the Breaking the Cycle program, working with students at hundreds of public high schools to promote reconciliation through forgiveness. This work has also brought him to conflict zones from Northern Ireland to Rwanda to the Middle East. Closer to home, he serves as chaplain for the local sheriff's department. Born in Britain in 1940 to German refugees, Arnold spent his boyhood years in South America, where his parents found asylum during the war; he immigrated to the United States in 1955. He and his wife have eight children, 42 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. They live in upstate New York. To learn more visit www.richinyears.com
Product details
Paperback: 232 pages
Publisher: Plough Publishing House; Revised, Expanded edition (May 25, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0874869420
ISBN-13: 978-0874869422
Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.6 x 7.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Customer Reviews: 4.0 out of 5 stars 35 customer reviews
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#178 in Christian Salvation Theory (Books)
#266 in Christian Pastoral Counseling
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People have come to expect sound advice from Johann Christoph Arnold, an award-winning author with over 1.3 million copies of his books in print in more than 20 languages.
A noted speaker and writer on marriage, parenting, and end-of-life issues, Arnold is a senior pastor of the Bruderhof, a movement of Christian communities. With his wife, Verena, he has counseled thousands of individuals and families over the last forty years. His books include Their Name Is Today, Why Forgive?, Rich in Years, Seeking Peace, Cries from the Heart, Be Not Afraid, and Why Children Matter.
Arnold's message has been shaped by encounters with great peacemakers such as Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, César Chavez, and John Paul II. Together with paralyzed police officer Steven McDonald, Arnold started the Breaking the Cycle program, working with students at hundreds of public high schools to promote reconciliation through forgiveness. This work has also brought him to conflict zones from Northern Ireland to Rwanda to the Middle East. Closer to home, he serves as chaplain for the local sheriff's department.
Born in Britain in 1940 to German refugees, Arnold spent his boyhood years in South America, where his parents found asylum during the war; he immigrated to the United States in 1955. He and his wife have eight children, 44 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. They live in upstate New York.
To learn more visit www.plough.com
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jrogers
5.0 out of 5 stars Maybe now I can forgiveReviewed in the United States on August 30, 2018
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I have struggled with forgiveness all my life. Grudges were my fuel. I have made progress since I met my wife but now, with help, I can forgive both myself and others. As I write this, I am sitting at my fathers bed as he spends his last few moments on this earth. I forgave him last night and ask for his forgiveness. He will probably never know it took place but I will and I am thankful for that. God’s timing, as always, is perfect.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One needs to to save oneself.Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2015
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Easy subject to talk about. But not so easy to put in practice. The hardest part is admitting the need to forgive. What is forgiveness and how to know if one has truly forgiven or sensitive approaches Arnold takes in helping to resolve the conflict within the individual. I like the advice of not letting the one who hurt you to keep on hurting you because you struggle to forgive the horrible offense and wrong done to you. This book is a must read and will help tremendously.
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Perri Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2015
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This author is my new favorites. He has a worldly and deeply compassionate view on our life as humans, the whole gamut. This book tells the stories of many people he has known personally and the amazing possibilities of forgiveness, some seemingly impossible. Like his other books, I do not want them to end. So helpful! Makes me feel more humble. A great gift.
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Marilyn Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Why ForgiveReviewed in the United States on August 12, 2019
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A great book. I recommend everyone reading it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should read this book!Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2012
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I really enjoyed this book. In fact I ordered 3 more and sent them to three people I thought could benefit from reading it. I think everyone on the planet should read it. If everyone did, it would certainly solve a lot of the world's problems. For your own sake, you should try to forgive. For your own peace of mind, for the freedom forgiving gives you, not to mention for the person who needs your forgiveness. Forgiving does not mean forgetting either. I definitely recommend it.
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Jeanne Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars Five StarsReviewed in the United States on March 13, 2017
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Mary
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring bookReviewed in the United States on October 19, 2015
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Great read. It shows that forgiveness is possible but it's truly a journey. It is a book to make reference to when struggling with forgiving.
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Carol
3.0 out of 5 stars My ReviewReviewed in the United States on March 18, 2013
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Excellent resource for someone who is struggling with bitterness and hurt feelings. This book would also be helpful for emotional healing.
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Mrs. L. C. Weller
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent use of testimonies to illustrate textReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2014
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A powerful, moving and well-written book. Excellent use of testimonies to illustrate text.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Book OrderReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2016
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Book was exactly what I wanted, arrived as specified and in good condition would order again from same supplier.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ... people that trivial grudges are nothing compared to the terrible tragedy of othersReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2014
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I bought the book to show two people that trivial grudges are nothing compared to the terrible tragedy of others.It worked and brought my family back together. I can recommend it.
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