Fr. Joe Kempf offers readers a fresh perspective on the power of forgiveness and how to make it work for them in their lives. Drawing on personal stories from his own journey as well as those of others, he provides valuable insights into what keeps us stuck and how we can reclaim our freedom through forgiving ourselves and others.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for anyone who wants to learn how to forgive themselves and others. Fr. Joe Kempf provides readers with a fresh perspective on the power of forgiveness and offers valuable insights into what keeps us stuck, so that we can reclaim our freedom through forgiving ourselves and others.
Pros :
- Provides a fresh perspective on the power of forgiveness
- Draws on personal stories to provide valuable insights
- Encourages readers to reclaim their freedom through forgiving themselves and others
Cons :
- Kempf’s writing is preachy and often feels like a self-help manual.
- The stories he tells are often longwinded and irrelevant to the point he’s trying to make.
- Kempf dispenses questionable advice (e.g., you should never forgive someone who doesn’t ask for forgiveness) that can do more harm than good
Learn more about the author
Fr. Joe Kempf, a Catholic priest and recovering addict, offers readers a fresh perspective on the power of forgiveness and how to make it work for them in their lives. Drawing on personal stories from his own journey as well as those of others, he provides valuable insights into what keeps us stuck and how we can reclaim our freedom through forgiving ourselves and others.
Reader Reviews
“Don’t You Dare Forgive. Unless… is an amazing book! Fr. Joe has a knack for making things very clear and easy to understand, while at the same time being motivating and inspiring.”
“This is a great book! I loved it! It’s well written, inspiring, and thought provoking. Father Joe has a wonderful way of sharing his own personal journey as well as the stories of others to illustrate his points which makes for an interesting read. The chapters are short making this perfect for picking up and putting down as time allows. Highly recommend!”
“Don’t You Dare Forgive. Unless… is a great read! It offers profound insights about the nature of forgiveness and its power to liberate us from our past.”
“Father Joe has a wonderful ability to communicate deep spiritual truths in an easily accessible way. This book is no exception! He shows us that true forgiveness sets us free and can be the gateway to finding our deepest desires.”