An incredible read with practical wisdom on how to operate in the Spirit, how to live on this highest plane of existence! Everyone must read this book!
Redeeming the Wounded is a moving, deeply insightful exploration of what true healing looks like for both crime victims and the incarcerated. Rev. Dr. B. Bruce Cook brings decades of frontline experience into every page, illuminating the emotional, spiritual, and practical complexities of navigating trauma within the justice system.
One standout moment that stayed with me was his honest account of working with both a grieving family and the offender responsible for their loss not to excuse the crime, but to help each side begin a process of acknowledgment, responsibility, and restoration. That moment encapsulates the heart of the book: justice is not only about punishment but also about repairing harm whenever possible.
Cook’s perspective is unique and deeply needed. He writes from the combined lens of chaplain, counselor, crime victim, and advocate, offering readers a compassionate guide to understanding the profound wounds caused by violence and the transformative possibilities of restorative practices. His discussions of victim justice versus criminal justice are eye-opening and challenge long-held assumptions about how healing should happen.
This book is an invaluable resource for victim advocates, correctional chaplains, seminaries, ministry teams, and anyone working within the justice system. Compassionate, practical, and grounded in real experience, Redeeming the Wounded deserves to be widely read and shared.
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