The Forgiveness Project: Stories for a Vengeful Age

The Forgiveness Project: Stories for a Vengeful Age

written by Marina Cantacuzino, 1959- (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 210 page(s)

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Abstract / Summary
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.
Field of Interest
Social Work
Author
Marina Cantacuzino, 1959-
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Copyright Message
Copyright © The Forgiveness Project 2015; forwards copyright © Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and Alexander McCall Smith 2015
Content Type
Book
Duration
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Format
Text
Original Publication Date
2015
Page Count
210
Publication Year
2015
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Place Published / Released
London, England
Subject
Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology & Counseling, Crisis, Trauma, and Disasters, Criminal Justice, Reconciliations, Survivors, Micro

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