I bought this hoping to learn about the possibility of giving forgiveness. I’m 58, had a miserable and abusive childhood, and hold a lot of resentment towards my parents. My father in particular. I wanted to learn how I can get past all that resentment, and live a fuller and happier life. This book spoke to me. The author might as well be sitting next to me on the couch. There are NO fast and easy answers on how to forgive, but there is a lot of insight as to possibilities, and what can come from it. This book does take a lot from the Bible, and while I consider myself a believer, I’m not an overly religious person. I did not feel preached to, but talked to. I highly recommend this book. For me, I’ve learned a lot, and can move forward from there.

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.

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 ?

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 ✨️

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.

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

Great book on God thank.you for the book it is a great book to read thank you. I learn fto.it

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.