The Forgiveness Project: Stories for a Vengeful Age
Marina Cantacuzino (author), Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu (foreword), Alexander McCall Smith (foreword)
Hardback Published on: 26/03/2015
Price: £18.99
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.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- ISBN: 9781849055666
- Number of pages: 208
- Dimensions: 235 x 160 x 20 mm
- Weight: 476g
- Languages: English