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FORGIVENESS PROJECT
STORIES FOR A VENGEFUL AGE |
| By: |
Marina Cantacuzino, The Forgiveness Project, Archbishop Desmond Tutu (Foreword) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£18.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1849055661 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781849055666 |
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| Publisher: |
JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS |
| Pub. date: |
26 March, 2015 |
| Pages: |
208 |
| Description: |
Thought-provoking and powerful real life stories from survivors and perpetrators of crime and violence around the world are collected here from a diverse range of situations. They raise the possibility of alternatives to resentment, retaliation and revenge, with each story showing the very real impact of forgiveness within a particular context. |
| Synopsis: |
Silver Medal Winner in the Essays category of the 2015 Foreword Reviews' INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards What is forgiveness? Are some acts unforgivable? Can forgiveness take the place of revenge? Powerful real-life stories from survivors and perpetrators of crime and violence reveal the true impact of forgiveness on ordinary people worldwide. Exploring forgiveness as an alternative to resentment or retaliation, the storytellers give an honest, moving account of their experiences and what part forgiveness has played in their lives. Despite extreme circumstances, their stories open the door to a society without revenge. All royalties from the sale of this book go to The Forgiveness Project charity. |
| Illustrations: |
40 black and white illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Returns: |
Returnable |