If I Can Forgive, So Can You: My Autobiography of How I Overcame My Past and Healed My Life [Paperback]

Denise Linn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 2005

Previously issued as How My Death Saved My Life

If I Can Forgive, So Can You is the remarkable autobiography of author Denise Linn. In this triumphant memoir, Denise speaks with a compassionate yet fiery conviction born of deep pain, as she describes overcoming an abusive childhood and the terror of being struck down by a gunman’s bullet. With deep insight, she shares her consequent revelations beyond death’s door.

From the mundane to the mystical, follow Denise’s inner and outer journeys as she grows up in disparate places—from an abandoned Army barracks, to the slums of Chicago, to an Ohio farming community, to a Midwestern historical house.

Travel with her as she’s fired upon by a plane in Yugoslavia, is teargassed during antiwar riots, delves into the political and sexual revolution of the ’60s, lives in a Buddhist monastery, and explores native cultures to become one of the world’s most sought-after speakers and a best-selling author.

Thousands of people worldwide have attended her lectures . . . and now, for the first time, they—and you—can read the fascinating story behind this internationally renowned woman.

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Previously issued as How My Death Saved My Life

About the Author

Denise Linn, the best-selling author of 13 books, including Sacred Space, Space Clearing A–Z, and Feng Shui for the Soul, has researched healing traditions from cultures around the world for more than 35 years. As a highly respected lecturer, author, and visionary, she regularly gives seminars on six continents, and also appears extensively on television and radio shows.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Hay House (December 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401908888
• ISBN-13: 978-1401908881
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #909,032 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Denise Linn, the best-selling author of numerous books, including Sacred Space and Soul Coaching, has researched healing traditions from cultures around the world for more than 35 years. As a renowned lecturer, author, and visionary, she regularly gives seminars on six continents, and also appears extensively on television and radio shows. Denise lives on her ranch on the Central Coast of California with her husband, two dogs, cat, and numerous chickens. To see more about what Denise is doing, join her on Facebook or visit www.deniselinn.com.

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting, Absolutely Riveting!, April 19, 2007

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Kathy Dannel Vitcak "Me Being Me!" (Far northern MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: If I Can Forgive, So Can You: My Autobiography of How I Overcame My Past and Healed My Life (Paperback)

The world knows Denie Linn as the way-cool woman who wrote all those fabulous books about clutter clearing, Feng Shui and building beautiful altars in your home. In this book Denise opens her heart and shares the story of her life...and she does so in a way that will completely blow you away! The title of the book says it all...she has had so many events happen in her life that would have left many people wallowing in self pity and "poor me." But Denise shares her sheer RESILIANCE and ability to take whatever was thrown at her and build on it.

I devoured this book like a novel...it was that mesmerizing and compelling. I literally could not put it down. A couple of times I caught myself wondering how it turned out and I had to laugh, as I KNOW how it turns out. Her writing style is so personal, humble, yet not lessening the impact of the events.

If you are familiar with Denise's work, you probably know she was gunned down and almost killed by a total stanger in a completely random act of violence. Well, that is just the tip of the iceberg on THAT part of her life. What happens after that is even more amazing and in parts shocking. Her story would be an amazing story without that part!

The bravery that Denise exihibts in sharing such a raw and, at times, heartbreaking story just leaves me speechless. From reading her book, I feel that no matter what has happened to me, I can overcome it. No matter what "other people" say or do, all that matters is what is inside ME. WHEW! I could go on and on, but I really just want to implore anyone who might be considering buying this book to just buy it.

I mean it when I say that the story of Denise Linn's life would make a fabulous movie...it is just that empowering.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, April 8, 2008

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Patricia Sanders "Jewels of Awe" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: If I Can Forgive, So Can You: My Autobiography of How I Overcame My Past and Healed My Life (Paperback)

This book takes you through Denise's life from childhood all the way to almost the present time. The writing is well done. She has done so many things and if your are interested in new age spirituality or healing you will love this book. It is all an excellent book about a personal journey. I thouroughly enjoyed it. I have attended one of Denise's seminars via Hayhouse.com and can tell you from experience you will feel the healing that comes from her seminars.

This is a definately a good book that I believe you will enjoy.