First published 2020
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt explores one of life's most challenging emotional tasks through more than twenty interviews with people who have faced seemingly impossible circumstances. The book examines forgiveness through diverse perspectives, from Elizabeth Smart, who forgave her captors, to Sue Klebold, mother of Columbine shooter Dylan Klebold, who learned self-forgiveness and empathy. Chris Williams shares how he forgave the drunk teenager who killed his wife and child. Schwarzenegger Pratt weaves together these accounts with her own personal reflections on forgiveness. The stories reveal different paths to letting go of resentment, some requiring years of struggle, others happening more quickly. Through these real experiences from both well-known figures and ordinary people, the author demonstrates how embracing forgiveness creates opportunities for healing and peace. The book combines personal narratives, wisdom, and insights for readers seeking greater acceptance in their own lives.
Genres: non-fiction, biography-memoir, inspirational, christian-living
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: redemption, second-chance
224 pages · Hardcover · Pamela Dorman Books
Content warnings: mental-illness