If I Can Forgive, So Can You: My Autobiography of How I Overcame My Past and Healed My Life

by Denise Linn

If I Can Forgive, So Can You is the remarkable autobiography of author Denise Linn. In this triumphant memoir, Denise speaks with a compassionate yet fiery conviction born of deep pain, as she describes overcoming an abusive childhood and the terror of being struck down by a gunman’s bullet.

With deep insight, she shares her consequent revelations beyond death’s door. From the mundane to the mystical, follow Denise’s inner and outer journeys as she grows up in disparate places – from an abandoned Army barracks, to the slums of Chicago, to an Ohio farming community, to a Midwestern historical house.

Travel with her as she’s fired upon by a plane in Yugoslavia, teargassed during antiwar riots, delves into the political and sexual revolution of the ’60s, lives in a Buddhist monastery, and explores native cultures to become one of the world’s most sought-after speakers and a best-selling author.

Thousands of people worldwide have attended her lectures . . . and now, for the first time, they – and you – can read the fascinating story behind this internationally renowned woman.

306 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 15, 2005

About the author

Denise Linn’s personal journey began as a result of a near-death experience at age 17. Her life-changing experiences and remarkable recovery set her on a spiritual quest that led her to explore the healing traditions of many cultures, including those of her own Cherokee ancestors, the Aborigines in the Australian bush, and the Zulus in Bophuthatswana. She trained with a Hawaiian kahuna (shaman), and Reiki Master Hawayo Takata. She was also adopted into a New Zealand Maori tribe. In addition, Denise lived in a Zen Buddhist monastery for more than two years.
Denise is an internationally renowned teacher in the field of self-development. She’s the author of the bestseller Sacred Space and the award-winning Feng Shui for the Soul, and has written 16 books, which are available in 24 languages. Denise has appeared in numerous documentaries and television shows worldwide, gives seminars on six continents, and is the founder of the International Institute of Soul Coaching®, which offers professional certification programs in life coaching.

Reviews

[Resonnant · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was crazy! I couldn't put the book down but boy did I go through the ups and downs with her while reading. She's right, If she can forgive, so can I. I kept saying to myself, 'and you thought you had a rough childhood'.

I love Denise's spirit, attitude and strength. She tells me to keep going no matter what and to smell the roses along the way, listen to the rushing water in the river, hear the birds, read the signs in the sky, look down at the feathers. It all means something so pay attention to life!

Love you to the galaxies and back Denise. 💜

[Stacey Jean Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love denise linn. :)

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was exceptional!

[Jennifer England · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot believe I just found out about this book through an interview with Denise. I purchased it quickly and then started reading it yesterday. I couldn't put it down. If you are a fan of Denise Linn's you must read this. I have been following here for so many years. This is an incredible eye opening read.

[Ash Fickenwirth · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was okay. She has a very interesting life and overcame a lot. But I was a little disappointed that the title has forgiveness in it and I didn't feel she shared many tips on how to actually forgive and work towards that. It also got a little strange about halfway through the book and I don't feel like she remembers the whole truth and her timeline of life events doesn't add up.