A Little Book of Forgiveness: Challenges and Meditations for Anyone With Something to Forgive

by D. Patrick Miller

In this highly praised work, D. Patrick Miller reveals forgiveness as "a radical way of life that openly contradicts the most common and popular beliefs of this troubled world." In four concise sections -- Seven Steps of Forgiving, Forgiving Others, Forgiving Yourself, and Where Forgiveness Leads -- this poetic book of "challenges and meditations" provides the keys to a healing change of mind and heart.

91 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

D. PATRICK MILLER is the author of nine titles, including UNDERSTANDING A COURSE IN MIRACLES (Random House), and THE WAY OF FORGIVENESS (Fearless). Miller provides professional consultations to other authors working in fiction and nonfiction via Fearless Literary Services (www.fearlessbooks.com)."

Reviews

[Stephen M. Theriault · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome short handbook on one of the most important topics for every person, Christian or not. Brilliant, compassionate and concise.

[Nancy Schalk · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read with a lot of great thoughts and suggestions about the way we think of forgiveness and how to intentionally rethink our interactions with ourself and others

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A friend gave this book to me as a present a couple years ago, and I immediately enjoyed it when I first read it. It also helped me deal with some long-term issues regarding forgiveness of others, as well as understanding exactly what self-forgiveness means. I recently picked up the book again, and it is still helpful. The first part of the book -- the Seven Steps of Forgiving -- is a good practical tool to use when you need to find forgiveness for someone. And the various short aphorisms are also good to pick up and read when you find yourself in a state of resentment or anger. My favourite passage is this one:

'A rage of frustration boiled over and you struck, changing your life and someone else's life forever. There is an insult or injury you dealt that cannot be taken back or dismissed. This seems to be proof of your sinfulness, the personal stain that won't ever wash out. In fact it is the dye of your initiation into a more serious life. If you continue to live on automatic, you will do more damage. You must now learn to pay profound attention to your inner workings, which mirror the workings of the world at large. You must become an eminently practical, everyday philosopher of pain and redemption, changing your habits and exemplifying change for others as you go along. This is the work you chose when you attacked. It only begins with apologies and recompense.' (pg 39)