Forgiveness Is a Choice: A Step-By-Step Process for Resolving Anger and Restoring Hope (Apa Lifetools)
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By: Robert D. Enright
Format: Hardcover
From: American Psychological Association (APA)
Pub. Date: April 2001
From: American Psychological Association (APA)
Pub. Date: April 2001
Product Details:
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2001-05
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 299
Ean: 9781557987570
Isbn: 1557987572
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2001-05
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 299
Ean: 9781557987570
Isbn: 1557987572
ABOUT THE BOOK
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Forgiveness Is a Choice is a self-help book for people who have been deeply hurt by another and caught in a vortex of anger, depression, and resentment. As a creator of the first scientifically proven forgiveness program in the country, Robert D. Enright shows how forgiveness can reduce anxiety and depression while increasing self-esteem and hopefulness toward one's future. This groundbreaking work demonstrates how forgiveness, approached in the correct manner, benefits the forgiver far more than the forgiven. Filled with wisdom and warm encouragement, the book leads the reader on a path that will bring clarity and peace. Enright is careful to distinguish forgiveness from "pseudoforgiveness" and to reassure readers that forgiveness does not mean accepting continued abuse or even reconciling with the offender. Rather, by giving the gift of forgiveness, readers are encouraged to confront and let go of their pain in order to regain their lives.
USER REVIEWS
"I can't really say that I am really enjoying this book, but what I can say is, the book is helping a lot. My counselor and myself are going through a chapter a week, staying as long as needed on each chapter and things in the book are bringing up things that need to be talked about. In saying that I have to say this is a very helpful book. Each story is different, most stories are difficult, so don't expect this to be a easy book for it is not. But it is helpful and I fully recommend it!!! "
~ Written on 2008-09-22
~ Written on 2008-09-22
""Forgiveness Is A Choice", is not light reading. It is to be taken seriously as more than a simple self-help pamplet of general info. The book is a complete study and application text book that any college would be proud to have taught by its highest lever psychology professors. The reader must be committed and immerse themselves in the four stages of "anger", "deciding to forgive", "working on forgiveness", and "discovery and release", for forgiveness to really work. Within the book, you will see yourself and be able to identify with characters and situations and be able to find root causes for peoples feelings of anger and resentment. You will see your self, people that you know, and you will see your family. You will not be healed overnight by reading this book. It is designed with logic in mind and makes no ill-found promises either. You will learn that forgiving someone does much more for the giver than the receiver and there is an abundance of "positive" in accepting that you forgave someone. Forgiving is an art that you must learn to be a better you and there is a ton of proof in this book. Honestly, I was surprised to learn how little I knew about the subject of forgiveness, but Robert Enright has shown me the way and put me on the right path of knowledge."
~ Written on 2008-03-04
~ Written on 2008-03-04
" This is the second book on forgiveness that I have read in one year's span. This book was written by a Dr. in psychology (Robert Enright) and it is formal and very scientific in its approach to the main subject. Dr. Enright is recognized as the foremost authority on forgiveness.
The book is very complete as it has definitions, case stories and a framework that neatly outlines the process of forgiving. This is, most likely, the forgiveness "definitive" book. I will have to reread this book in order to take advantage of all the wisdom contained in it."
~ Written on 2008-01-21
The book is very complete as it has definitions, case stories and a framework that neatly outlines the process of forgiving. This is, most likely, the forgiveness "definitive" book. I will have to reread this book in order to take advantage of all the wisdom contained in it."
~ Written on 2008-01-21
"Truly an awesome explanation of what forgiveness is and is not. I had harbored resentment for years and my husband and I were actually separated when I ordered this book as a last resort. I accomplished more through this book than I would have in months of counseling. In just a few weeks, I worked through all of the assignments and my heart was completely changed once I was able to take the step of forgiveness. My husband and I are back together and better than ever. Yay! We will celebrate our 28th anniversary this month."
~ Written on 2007-10-03
~ Written on 2007-10-03
"After reading online reviews of multiple forgiveness books, I decided on this one when I was going through a traumatic time in my life. Since this is the only one I read, I have nothing to compare it to. But I read this book cover to cover and found it to be effective in my forgiveness journey.
The book deals a lot with the overall process of forgiveness and there are very specific journal exercises one must do throughout the book. I diligently did all the writing exercises, even though I thought some of the questions were repetitive. And in doing so, you really get to the root of what you are feeling and how to deal with all the emotions you have.
Almost two years later, having completely forgiven the person who hurt me the most, I went back and read those writing exercises. I could literally see the progress over time, how my perspective and feelings changed as I came to terms with what happened, and slowly but surely forgave and moved on. Since there are a lot of writing exercises to work through, this book requires time and patience to complete. But then again, forgiving a deep hurt requires a lot of patience. I recommend. "
~ Written on 2007-04-05
The book deals a lot with the overall process of forgiveness and there are very specific journal exercises one must do throughout the book. I diligently did all the writing exercises, even though I thought some of the questions were repetitive. And in doing so, you really get to the root of what you are feeling and how to deal with all the emotions you have.
Almost two years later, having completely forgiven the person who hurt me the most, I went back and read those writing exercises. I could literally see the progress over time, how my perspective and feelings changed as I came to terms with what happened, and slowly but surely forgave and moved on. Since there are a lot of writing exercises to work through, this book requires time and patience to complete. But then again, forgiving a deep hurt requires a lot of patience. I recommend. "
~ Written on 2007-04-05