Books On Forgiveness: Which One Will Help?
A simple word search on Amazon will help you find a few different titles that will help you. Alot of books on forgiveness out there are written by Christians, as it’s such a central theme to their faith. I imagine you may be one too. If you are, there are quality books on forgivenessby RT Kendall and John Arnott I can personally recommend. If you’re looking for a more secular take on forgiveness, I would recommend starting at Fred Luskin’s site. Look at the authors he does his research with, and check out their stuff.
Another, less related, but still relevant book is Rene Brown’s “Daring Greatly”. Although it doesn’t deal specifically with forgiveness, it certainly covers alot of the same ground, just using different language. Her TED talk is what put her on the map – you’ll find it here.
One of The Best Books on Forgiveness
Of course, I’m a little biased, but I would say that one of the best books on forgiveness on the market on forgiveness is “Cheaper Than Therapy”, by me, Mykey Robinson.
Cheaper Than Therapy is a simple, entertaining guide on how to forgive.
Not everyone’s lives have consisted of a conga line of brutal kicks to the face (in an emotional sense), but most of us have been through the ringer a few times, and some of us never really came out the other side. I’ve written the book for people who have tried forgiving, (perhaps even done some counselling) but they can’t quite seem to completely put their finger on the skeletons in their closet. Instead of looking at depressing horror stories of people who went to hell and back, the book is filled with stories of normal people dealing with normal challenges – packed with humour, practical tips, simple illustrations and exercises.
Why is Cheaper Than Therapy Better?
What sets Cheaper Than Therapy apart from the pack, is that it looks at the rarely addressed second half of forgiveness. The obvious question to ask is “What did they do to me”. This often makes some difference, but usually leaves you feeling like you just misfired on a sneeze – lots of huffing and puffing, but very little progress. The oft-ignored other side of the coin is “What should they have done/ What did they owe me?” (eg: when you say someone “owes” you an apology).
Based on numerous psychological research studies, Cheaper Than Therapy applies quantitative research to a qualitative problem of the heart, with revelatory results. Forgiving is an art form, which means there are no guaranteed, secret formulas that work for everyone. But as with any art form you can practice and get better at it. You can go from kindergarten finger painter to Leonardo DaVinci’s prodigy with enough practice.
About Mykey Robinson
I am an Australian writer and researcher, based in London. I volunteer at Trinity Hospice and Holy Trinity Brompton, helping the dying to forgive. In my travels I have seen many people get a fresh lease on life through forgiveness, getting free of acute fear and anger that has imprisoned them for years. It has a power to transform and renew in a very real and profound sense. Best of all, it’s “cheaper than therapy”.
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