Forgiveness: Breaking the Chain of Hate [Paperback]

Michael Henderson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2002

Moving accounts of how individuals and groups who suffered crime and injustice have forgiven the offenders, and how former oppressors have apologized and atoned for their acts throughout the world. From World War II to the present moment of Northern Ireland and Bosnia, forgiveness leads to reconciliation and healing for victims and even for criminals. Inspirational introduction to a worldwide movement led by Nobel Peace Prize winners and clergy of all faiths.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

First published in 1999, this compelling international look at forgiveness has been updated in light of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Henderson, a journalist and associate of Moral Re-Armament (an international network recognized by the UN), persuasively argues that the world needs less recrimination and retribution and more dialog and reparation. He discusses the importance of official apologies in situations like apartheid in South Africa, colonialism in Australia, and the ongoing conflicts in Northern Ireland and the Middle East. To show that international peace is a possibility, he cites examples of victims of war, terrorism, and harsh regimes transcending their initial hatred of their oppressors. Timely and well written, this important work offers a challenging worldview. Recommended for both public and academic libraries.
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Review

"...a 'must read'." -- --Good Morning, America and Imus in the Morning, Monsignor Tom Hartman and Rabbi Marc Gellman

"A powerful book." -- --Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel laureate

"I thank Michael and wish his pen continuing power." -- Rajmohan Gandhi, From the Foreword

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Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Bookpartners; 2nd edition (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581511159
• ISBN-13: 978-1581511154
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,312,802 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

MICHAEL HENDERSON is a freelance journalist and the author of ten books, the latest being "No Enemy To Conquer - Forgiveness in An Unforgiving World" and "See You After the Duration - the Story of British Evacuees to North America in World War II." He has been a TV presenter, a broadcaster and for more than fifty years worked for peace and understanding in some 25 countries.

In the autumn of 2000 he returned to Britain after 22 years in Oregon where he was president of the Portland branch of the English-Speaking Union and of the World Affairs Council of Oregon, as well as being on the board of the Oregon United Nations Association. He now lives in Westward Ho! North Devon. His latest articles are here for you to read and use.

Henderson's articles have appeared in papers across the US and other countries. Encouragement for his work has come from personalities as varied as Terry Waite and Zaki Badawi, George Will and Bill Moyers, Marian Wright Edelman and Georgie Anne Geyer, Philip Yancey and Mother Teresa. The Dalai Lama, Rajmohan Gandhi and Sir Martin Gilbert have done forewords for his books. He has received local and national awards.

He is associated with the worldwide program of Initiatives of Change (formerly known as MRA).

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Forgiveness: Breaking the Chain of Hate, March 19, 2003

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matthew c philbrook (vancouver, washington United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forgiveness: Breaking the Chain of Hate (Paperback)

In this time of imminent war and global frustration, nothing seems to be more poignant than the act of forgiving. In this book, the author tells stories about country-to-country forgiveness, religion-to-religion, etc. I believe if more people read this book and actually acted on what they read, we would be able to solve global and local issues with love and consideration, rather then act on anger impulses. If you are concerned with the way your world is reacting, you should purchase this book and use it in your daily works.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Forgiveness, Breaking the Chain of Hate, March 17, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Forgiveness: Breaking the Chain of Hate (Paperback)

I was inspired by Michael Henderson's FORGIVENESS, Breaking the Chain of Hate, the first time I read it early in the year of 2001. After the September 11th terrorist acts, this book seemed particularly poignant.
I was intrigued recently to find that there is a new updated version of the original book, with a new foreword by Gandhi's grandson. His observation of the timeliness and the importance of this work is keen. FORGIVENESS, Breaking the Chain of Hate is an inspired work.
Everyone should read this book to help cope with the aftermath of September 11th.

5.0 out of 5 stars PLEASE, You Must Read This Book!!, August 7, 2010

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Wingman "football food junkie" (Northwest) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forgiveness: Breaking the Chain of Hate (Paperback)

PLEASE, You Must Read This Book !! The paradox between War/Resentment/Hate versus Peace/Forgiveness/Love lives in the hearts and minds of all of us. This phenomenal book, FORGIVENESS, Breaking the Chain of Hate, by Michael Henderson took me on a journey toward a deeper understanding of the complexity of world issues related to War and Peace . . . only to find myself looking in the mirror and evaluating my own battle with the paradoxical issues. I am better able to serve the path to love and peace after having read this important work. PLEASE, You Must Read This Book !!