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Forgiving What You Can't Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That’s Beautiful Again
by Lysa TerKeurst
Published
November 17, 2020
Pages
288 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
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$15.98
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About This Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER You deserve to stop suffering because of what other people have done to you. Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain, playing offenses over and over in your mind? You know you can't go on like this, but you don't know what to do next.
Lysa TerKeurst has wrestled through this journey. But in surprising ways, she’s discovered how to let go of bound-up resentment and overcome the resistance to forgiving people who aren’t willing to make things right. With deep empathy, therapeutic insight, and rich Bible teaching coming out of more than 1,000 hours of theological study, Lysa will help you: Learn how to move on when the other person refuses to change and never says they're sorry.
Walk through a step-by-step process to free yourself from the hurt of your past and feel less offended today. Discover what the Bible really says about forgiveness and the peace that comes from living it out right now. Identify what's stealing trust and vulnerability from your relationships so you can believe there is still good ahead.
Disempower the triggers hijacking your emotions by embracing the two necessary parts of forgiveness. Look for additional biblically based resources and devotionals from Lysa: Good Boundaries and Goodbyes It's Not Supposed to Be This Way Uninvited You're Going to Make It Embraced Seeing Beautiful Again
Introduction
In a world where memories of past hurt linger, 'Forgiving What You Can't Forget' by Lysa TerKeurst emerges as a guiding light for those seeking solace and healing. In her heartfelt narrative, TerKeurst shares personal stories and insightful teachings, providing readers with the wisdom to navigate through pain toward a future filled with hope and transformation. With empathy and profound understanding, this book paves a path to reclaim happiness and beauty in life, helping readers to truly forgive and let go.
Key Takeaways
Embrace forgiveness as a pathway to personal freedom and happiness. Cultivate emotional resilience by understanding and addressing the roots of your pain. Learn practical tools to integrate forgiveness into your daily life journey.
Detailed Description
Lysa TerKeurst delves deep into her own experiences with betrayal and heartache to offer a relatable and empathetic approach to forgiveness. Drawing upon her personal journey, she weaves her reflections with compelling stories and biblical insights, crafting a roadmap for healing that speaks to the heart. She helps readers understand that forgiveness is not about excusing what happened but about releasing the hold it has on their lives.
Throughout the book, TerKeurst introduces practical exercises designed to encourage self-reflection and growth. These exercises guide readers to confront their deepest wounds and gently shift towards forgiveness. The engaging narratives and relatable anecdotes further illuminate the transformative power of letting go.
By integrating faith and wisdom, 'Forgiving What You Can't Forget' captivates the reader and offers a holistic approach to emotional health and spiritual well-being. As the narrative unfolds, TerKeurst reveals the liberating truth that forgiveness is not merely about the past; it is about unlocking the future. Her teachings emphasize that while we cannot change what happened, we can choose how it shapes us moving forward.
This powerful message inspires courage to face painful memories and the strength to build a life brimming with beauty and promise. Designed to be both enlightening and practical, the book serves as a companion for anyone on the journey toward emotional freedom. Through carefully crafted strategies and heartfelt encouragement, it empowers readers to reclaim their lives and joyfully embrace the present.
A powerful resource for personal growth, it invites healing in its truest sense.
Standout Features
The book's relatable anecdotes and personal stories create an intimate connection with readers making its messages resonate deeply TerKeurst’s transparent portrayal of her journey fosters a sense of companionship and understanding throughout the book Practical exercises interwoven with spiritual insights provide a comprehensive guide prompting introspection and tangible actions These tools are especially beneficial for readers striving to implement lasting change in their lives The unique blend of personal experience faith-based wisdom and psychological insights sets this book apart TerKeurst's multifaceted approach ensures a transformative experience that touches both the heart and mind.
Book Details
0718039874
978-0718039875
5.71 x 0.93 x 8.66 inches
1 pounds
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Customer Reviews
Great tool
Great tool for use in forgiveness
Most helpful in a personal crisis
The title of this book pretty much sums it up: how to forgive what we can’t forget. “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us –“ forgive we must but sometimes we cannot and should not forget the trespass and that’s okay. Very helpful book for the hurting.
What Happened?
The book was such an excellent read that gently hand-held me with grace & simple explanation AT THE BEGINNING AND MIDDLE! I started to feel free, light and hopeful. I was getting answers And I felt like it was going to lead to breakthrough, but then....towards the end.... it felt rushed. I felt kinda condemned even though it wasn't trying to be. The late middle to the end started to have a lot of personal stories; Not that it was bad, but I felt like it was distracting the journey I thought I was on. It had also described this wonderful person we get to meet and new discovery and freedom we will feel I thought the book would have touched on that some more. I was feeling very hopeful thinking about a healthier me but then the book started to feel negative as if the pain is something that won't be gone and hp How it's necessary to sit in grief. Encouraging pain. It just overall started to feel negative for me and the hopeful feelings I had suddenly went away because of that being reemphasized. That's why I took off a star. I realized later that we need God to heal us and we can't do it ourselves, I tried processing alone and I couldn't do it. It started a spiral unless I was doing it wrong. Also at first, it explained that reconciliation wasn't necessary, but then towards the end, it seemed like it was being encouraged. It seem like the end had less grace and personality. I was also not clear about how to get rid of bitterness. The end was not very guiding and on the readers' level like the beginning. I also thought there would have been a little bit more practical journal prompts to help us Or she would have suggested the index card exercise for us. Pretty much, it was a very disappointing ending for me. I was thinking about buying two more copies for my friends, but I am left feeling negative right now and I no longer want to. That same grace and permission to have freedom in the beginning would have helped if it had continued but it turned negative to me. To summarize, this was had a very highly excellent beginning and middle! Lifechanging answers! Good book. Couldnt put it down. The author was present with the reader like it was a conversation I love that style of writing! It was amazing, but later on, what happened ?
Excellent read
I bought this for my ex, to help her heal from me. I decide to check it out and binged the audio book. I didn't realize this book would help me to understand her pain, and unwillingness to forgive me, but I had pain and learned somethings about me. This book taught me self growth ✨️
Fantastic book...
I love Lisa's books. I have read several, and this one does not disappoint. The book is easy to read and has excellent points about helping someone forgive.
Great book
This book has given me ideas and suggestions and has helped me get through and make progress when I didn't think it was possible I recommend it to anyone going through a hard time
It's good
Great book on God thank.you for the book it is a great book to read thank you. I learn fto.it
Awesome Book!
This book helps you to search your heart and see how to let go of hurts and truly forgive others and be free. Great gift for yourself and others you may know who are struggling with unforgiveness. Highly recommend.
