Fascinating story for understanding complete  forgiveness.
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I have loved all of Ted Dekker's stories, but this one is amazing in its clarity of true forgiveness and the freedom that comes as a result.  I would like to give this book to everyone I know who is struggling at any level with complete forgiveness exemplified by Jesus on the cross.
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I thought this book was fantastic.  It was interesting, held my attention through out the book, found it hard to put the book down.  It is a real life event and the way the children and parents forgive the two people who were causing them so much grief, was amazing.  I do not know if I would have the grace and ability to forgive these two people.  I learned a lot about the fact that you have to keep reinforcing your commitment to forgiving the offenders.  I have had to forgive people in my life and it help me to realize that I do have to keep forgiving - that it is not a one time thing.  Life is a struggle and this book helped me understand that forgiving is an on going thing.  I would like to thank the author for helping me realize that it is a life long thing to keep forgiving when the memories return.  Would recommend it to everyone so that they understand why we have to forgive the people who hurt us deeply.  Does not mean we approve.  Forgiving is for oneself.
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Very well developed characters that are hard to forget.  A wonderful story about forgiveness and moving forward in life.  I listened to the book and the narration was amazing!
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What a tremendous story on true forgiveness.  I love that we get to hear both sides of the story, which is rare.  The story is a struggle from the heart that takes you on a journey through pain, anger, bitterness, and then into resolution and peace.  If you have ever thought to yourself I just can't forgive, please purchase this book and see that it is indeed possible. Maybe you have thought to yourself you don't need to forgive.... I believe after reading this book you will see why forgiveness is so necessary for mental and physical health.
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Argentina's Dirty War is a very difficult subject to talk about, but this is what The Unforgivable by Tessa Stocktan is about. Genevieve meets this guy when she is in Buenos Aires at a craft show to see her quilts. He seems nice enough, but those she is staying with, and the people in the area hate him because of his background. He was involved in the horrible actions of the tortures and military atrocities that went on during the war and everyone hated him. Could God ever forgive him for what he had done? Or is this a sin too big for God to tackle? How will the people react if God does forgive this man Carlos?

I hadn't read a lot about this subject so I was shocked at some of the things that happened in this book. I felt the author researched information well and explained the conflict between the different sides pretty well as she told this story. Some of the scenes were difficult to read because she was explaining the horrible things that happened in the war.
Genevieve's attitude toward Carlos was because of the Cross. She knew God could forgive Carlos because He can and will forgive anyone who is truly sorry for their sins and turns their life over to God.

This was my first book by Tessa, and I will for sure be reading more of her work. She writes with love and conviction about what is on her heart, creating a cast of unique and believable characters as well as a unique story that is difficult to tell. I admire her willingness to write about the horrible actions that took place. And her picture of God's forgiveness to anyone who truly believes is very touching and heartwarming. I appreciate the truth of forgiveness so well brought out in this book.

I suggest that you go get a copy of this book and read it, you will learn a lot about the Dirty War of Argentina and also the love and forgiveness of our wonderful God.

I received this book free from the author to read and review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 55
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This book was very interesting.  The mind set of all involved in an abusive situation was very enlightening.  Knowing that through many trials, forgiveness and healing can begin is amazing.  This may just be a story, but true emotions do play a part of the basis of the book.
  All people have had some trauma in their lives and knowing there are always worse situations that other people endure can make you thankful for your own trials and how they shape our lives.  I enjoyed seeing into each females understanding as to her path in life.
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This is a beautiful story of a great tragedy and the search for forgiveness for everyone involved.  We need to hear more of the mystic.
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Mary writes a powerful story of forgiveness and guidance by the Holy Spirit during prison time which, in my mind, was totally undeserved; yet, she used it to allow God to break her strong will, becoming pliable for a powerful ministry. So glad she has the courage to share this dark, life-changing experience. Don't miss this story.
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Excellent

The author has a very good insight in the daily life, the politics and the commercial involvement from  outside.
She also describes in a very moving way the struggling of Christians with sufferings and their commitment to the Lord Jesus based on true repentance to God and faith in Him and the Savior of their sins and the One who forgave them. This awareness of this forgiveness helps them to forgive others.
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As I have already stated in the title, this truly is one of the most amazing stories of forgiveness and redemption. The story is very heart-rending. The author's home is bombed, more than once, their family threatened and their lives disrupted by a power hungry person who attended the church the author's father pastored.  If anyone on earth has a "right" to be angry and hold a grudge, it would be this family.  However, through the modeling of the mother and father, living a life of forgiveness, this family chose a better path.  I love the statement from the book, "When you forgive a person who wronged you, you set a prisoner free, and then you discover that the prisoner you set free is you."  This true story is about the real meaning of forgiveness.  This is definitely worth your time to read, especially if you have ever been hurt or struggle to forgive someone else.
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A wonderfully written story of learning to accept God's forgiveness as well as forgiving yourself.  I will definitely be ordering other books by Sani Patty.
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This story tells the story of forgiveness, grace, mercy, and the love of God to his children. There are a couple twists that kept me reading.
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Despite Catherine Larsons easy to read style and the artful way she retells the stories of forgiveness, this is a difficult book to read. The horrors of the genocide in Rwanda and the extent of the suffering seemed so remote when the news hit the headlines 15 years ago. Larson successfully brings these stories very close to home in As We Forgive and it is difficult to hear the retelling of these vicious crimes.  Yet the power of forgiveness woven throughout these stories can only be understood if you understand the nature of the evil that needed to be forgiven.

As We Forgive is a must read for anyone interested in the History of Rwanda, but more importantly it is a book that should not be missed by anyone who has been wronged and anyone who is in need of forgiveness. It is a story of amazing grace and the healing that it can bring to the victim and to the offender alike.

The best recommendation I can give is that I will be purchasing more copies for the ones I love.
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Found Forgiven Forgotten is the personal story by a woman who survived a childhood filled with fear, sadness & rejection.  Through the pages of this book, the reader is encouraged to find someone who is courageous enough to be transparent about her humble beginnings.  Sue is candid, but respectful with regard to how she tells her painful, yet compelling journey from abuse, to confusion, to finally surrendering her life to God & His plan for her life. I could not put it down once I began. Her story bears much resemblance to mine. Sue is more than a survivor, with the guidance of God in her life, she has made peace with her past & now is living a victorious life in Christ. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has dealt with abuse in her, his past.
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A detailed and comprehensive look at the role forgiveness plays in our lives and how we we accept the requirement to forgive as part of our Christian faith.
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I have previously read ISLAND OF SAINTS, so I knew what this book was about, but Andy Andrews has become one of my very favorite authors and I read everything he writes.

THE HEART MENDER is a true account of Andrews' own personal discovery of some WWII memorabilia that just didn't seem to belong when Andy had found it. His curiosity sent him searching for clues as to how and why these items ended up buried on his little Gulf coast island property. What he uncovered was a riveting true story that promotes valuable lessons of forgiveness along the way.

The story does take a while to develop. Several times I wondered just where the story was going and it was not until about half way into the book that things really began to take shape. The subject is one I have long been fascinated with, and that is the German activity along the east and gulf coasts during WWII. The fact that we hear so little about this aspect of the war makes one wonder just how many prominent citizens were a part of the effort to supply the Nazis.

The underlying message here is learning how to forgive. In this vain, there are some very profound observations here, as one would expect from Andrews, although they do come quite late in the book. Overall, this is a wonderful true story that includes some valuable life's lessons.

I do feel obligated to point out a flaw. At the conclusion of chapter 10, Joseph and Helen are having a conversation in which Joseph describes the rise and fall of democracy, attributed to Professor Alexander Tyler of Scotland in 1787. The trouble is, even though the description of the self-destruction of any democracy is, I believe completely accurate, study has shown there is no record to indicate that this notion originated with Professor Tyler.
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This is a tale of romance and forgiveness on a biblical scale. To be able to forgive the people that killed your wife and child is truly a grace of God. I loved the characters in this book, they were human, not saints and Morrow certainly had to work her way through to find forgiveness and when she did she found a true and healing love. I liked this story very much and would recommend it to anyone.