Forgiving The Unforgivable (Paperback)

by David A. Stoop (Author) "Forgiveness doesn't come naturally to anyone..." (more)
Key Phrases: Path of Denial, Old Testament, Path of Bitterness (more...)

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Product Description
Forgiveness is an essential part of being a Christian. But what do we do when confronted with the unforgivable-an act that shakes our moral foundations to their roots, often committed by someone trusted and loved?

Murder, sexual abuse, adultery-all leave lifelong wounds and all are unforgivable trespasses that through the grace of God can be forgiven. Dr. David Stoop compassionately guides us along the course of heartfelt forgiveness, freeing us to apply the biblical teachings that have already changed thousands of lives.

About the Author
Dr. David Stoop is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder and director of the Center for Family Therapy. He is the author of more than 20 books, including Forgiving Our Parents, Forgiving Ourselves and Making Peace With Your Father. With his wife, Jan, he is also the coauthor of a number of books, including When Couples Pray Together. As a team, they have led seminars and retreats across the United States, and in Europe, Asia, Australia and South Africa on topics such as marital relationships, parenting, men's issues, fathering and forgiveness. David and Jan Stoop reside in Newport Beach, California, and have three sons and five grandchildren.

Product Details

• Paperback: 149 pages
• Publisher: Regal Books; Regal Ed edition (April 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830737235
• ISBN-13: 978-0830737239
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #103,724 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Teaching on Forgiveness, September 29, 2006

By	Roger R. Ramirez (San Francisco,CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the best book I've read on the topic of forgiveness. The author has a gift of teaching the reader that it is possible to forgive even the worst of offenses. The chapter on Forgiving Yourself helped me a lot too.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Are some things Unforgivable?, December 17, 2007

By	Howard Marcus "Dork" (Orange County, CA) - See all my reviews

"I do not forgive you!" is the thought that burst into my mind as I was forced to consider those who had hurt me in the past. This book challenged me to realize my anger, experience the sadness of what was lost and take a step toward forgiveness for the first time. I plan to give this book to everyone I have ever wronged in hopes they will learn enough to be able to forgive me and hopefully we can all learn to forgive ourselves-this concept was completely foreign to me, truly amazing! Thank you Dr. Stoop you may have helped save my life!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a beautiful book., October 24, 2007

By	Linda Zwiesler (Lisle, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this book after going through a difficult time with my loved ones, family, friends, but mostly myself. How could I possibly forgive others, when it was myself who I needed to forgive first? Chapter by chapter this book uses analogies and spiritual guidelines needed for one to grow within one's self. It was easy reading, yet never boring. I found this book to be one of the most useful tools I have and will keep in my possesion, for discovering and living the spiritual path of forgiving.