If you’ve ever struggled with forgiving someone who’s hurt you-or even yourself-Lysa TerKeurst has a message of hope for you. In her latest book, she shows how to release the pain of our past and move on to live life fully. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical stories, Lysa offers real-world advice and encouragement for those striving to forgive. Readers will learn how to: accept the reality that some people will never apologize or change move beyond resentment by looking at what lies beneath it let go of grudges and bitterness through self-forgiveness Overcome feelings of helplessness by praying for those who have wronged us embrace a compassionate understanding of others’ points of view find peace in knowing we are forgiven Finally, readers discover that living one day at a time…and focusing on making today beautiful…is the pathway toward enjoying life again.” Each day we have a choice: will we live in bitterness, anger, and unforg.
For who is this book for ?
The book is for anyone who has ever struggled with forgiving someone who has hurt them. It offers real-world advice and encouragement to help the reader move on from their past and find peace in their life once again.
Pros :
- This book offers real-world advice and encouragement for those striving to forgive.
- Readers will learn how to find peace in knowing they are forgiven.
- The author draws from personal experiences and biblical stories which makes the content relatable.
Cons :
- May be overwhelming for those who are struggling to forgive
- May not provide specific enough action steps
- Could potentially stir up more negative emotions
Learn more about the author
Lysa TerKeurst is the author of several books, including The Best Yes and Uninvited. She is also the president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and a New York Times best-selling speaker. Lysa lives with her husband and five children in North Carolina.
Reader Reviews
“This book was excellent! It has given me the tools to work through some very tough situations from my past. I would highly recommend it to anyone!”
“If you’ve ever struggled with forgiving someone who’s hurt you-or even yourself-Lysa TerKeurst has a message of hope for you.”
“I read this book for a class and it was life changing. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.”
“Forgiving What You Can’t Forget is a great resource for anyone struggling to forgive. With personal examples and biblical stories, Lysa TerKeurst provides sound advice and encouragement for those who are ready to let go of resentment and bitterness. I highly recommend this book!”