Road to Reconciliation
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This book is a P&P 'what if' and takes the premise of what-if Darcy and Lizzy meet up sooner than later after his disastrous proposal at Hunsford.  And what-if new a new main character is tossed into the mix with a few mysteries attached to her.
Though the book shifts points of views so you are not stuck with just one person's thoughts, it truly is Darcy's story.  He makes a decision the day he sees Lizzy in the London park and what follows is based on that.
It is almost as if someone has hit the reset button and given them a 'do over' chance.  This story is what they do with it.

This is not for you if you are a P&P purist and it is heavy on the Romance, but has some good, active conflict (Wickham's back and badder than ever).
With that being understood, I can recommend it.
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Powerful story of forgiveness and reconciliation. The movie left off the greatest part of the story told in this book. The story of personal crisis after returning home and the power of Jesus Christ that enabled forgiveness and reconciliation. Another good read about forgiveness and removing the root of bitterness is&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Unchained-Rebel-An-Outlaw-Biker-s-Toughest-Fight/dp/1536917591/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Unchained Rebel: An Outlaw Biker's Toughest Fight</a>
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Great reminder of the issues the families went through. A journey through s dark part of history that prevented further blood shed.
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Being an ex-South African, and frozen in time with the old flag and just four provinces, I was prepared to detest Malan, and argue with him throughout the book. However, I was soon walking beside him, and relieved that I did not have to walk where he walked. I had taken the cowards way and left the country and tried to avoid the question of race relations. But here in this book Malan comes to a very poignant conclusion, that seems to be universal, in even today's atmosphere world wide, in the end, as far as race relations are concerned, there is no end. That is the sad and bitter end
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Immaculee takes great care to present her recollection of her story to the most accurate degree. I greatly appreciated this honesty because in cases of grave misfortune, nothing is gained by sugar-coating the truth of the matter. In Rwanda, families were torn apart, children were chopped to pieces, and friends turned against their closest non-blood family members. Immaculee faced a horrific time as her home was destroyed and her family murdered in cold blood. Nothing about this historical occurrence is fiction and shouldn't be treated as such. Some may say that this blunt presentation of the facts is gruesome or inappropriate but I believe presenting it any other way is just an injustice to those individuals who lost their lives in the Rwandan Genocide. Everybody needs to be aware of the horrific acts occurring around the world because it is impossible to live in a disconnected timeline; everything is connected and that fact cannot be ignored.

Beyond the interesting nature of a first-hand, factual delivery of a situation that is little known by the general population, this book is beneficial to read because it presents an alternate outcome for those people so deeply angered by injustice. Immaculee probably wouldn't have been thought ill of if she took revenge upon the people who killed her family. Still, I believe so much more is thought of her because of her ability to move past that and enter a state of forgiveness that many people may have forgotten is an option. Her spirituality, or just her strength, can be applied to countless situations and I believe her method of forgiveness would be very useful to dispel the anger that seems to permeate the air of society today.
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What a beautiful story of relationships, reconciliation and love. Hope Springs is a story of reconciliation as a family that was torn apart is slowly pieced back together.
As a broken relationship and the loss of a husband lead to a budding new relationship a call to follow God is given, and a difficult decision must be made.
A seperation by color of skin is taking place in the town of Hope Springs, North Carolina and the pastors of the churches are faced with the problem of reconciling it.
As a young woman runs from man to man because she fears commitment, she is faced with the fact that she is really running from God.
As a grandmother struggles with a dibilitating lung cancer she is able to see her family drawn together in a new and magnifacent way.
All of these stories are housed within this one book Hope Springs. I would reccomend this book to people who enjoy reading about lives coming back together, grace, reconciliation and building new realtinoships. This book had just the right amount of romance mixed with faith as well as real life situations. I would give this book a 4 out of  5. It would be 5 out of 5 but I struggled with sompe of the writing style, so it was not my favorite book ever. A great read and I would highly recommend it.
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I loved that this book can guide you through the emotional wounds life gives each of us.  It teaches forgiveness that will bring you peace. You will recognize finding 'Joy' in your life is your choice. After reading it, it will now be a resource book. Thank you for this great guide to my journey!
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bloodlines is about truth and reconciliation on a human scale, mirroring and illuminating the story of the end of Apartheid and the oppressive regime in the former Soviet Union. During these periods of repression and persecution, the need for secrecy, even with loved ones, became a matter of survival. Even as times change and danger fades, fear does not. The book illustrates that it is often left to the next generation to unburden family relationships of their secrets. This is a story unique to the times but also a universal story of redemption and forgiveness. While this book is about fictional characters, reading it may help others tell their own stories. bloodlines will undoubtedly lead to lively and perhaps very personal discussions in book clubs.
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A sweet reconciliation romance of two people who loved and lost because of a traumatic death of their child.  The two separated then 5 years later are reunited and try to find forgiveness in their hearts. The message here in this story is forgiveness for things that can not be changed and the courage to give life another chance.
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This is the first book I have come across which has tried to be fair to the Palestinians as well as the people of the Israel. It is poignant and accurate at the same time.

I see some angry feedback on this book because the author has attempted to portray the misery of the Palestinians. I plead with them to understand that denying the plight of the displaced Palestinian people as a result of the creation of Israel is akin to denying the holocaust by the Nazis. Denial of truth does not make it go away.

I wish there more Dalia's and Bashir's who know the civilized manner of handling disagreement. The past is past and now it is time for reconciliation and peaceful co-existence of the two nations.

I guess that would be too simple and peaceful to the taste of the politicians of the two sides. Most of them have made successful career out of keeping the conflict going.
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Seven Silent Witnesses is an awesome testimony of a young woman's journey from unthinkable abuse to wholeness and a life of victory through the power of forgiveness and the renewing of the mind.  It is an encouraging word for anyone who has suffered any kind of abuse.  Restored hope for the hopeless lives within the pages of this book and it is a must read for those who are endeavoring to overcome and break the cycle of abuse in their life.  I see it as a powerful ministry tool to pass on to those I see struggling with unforgiveness and bitterness in their hearts and who are trapped in the cycle of addiction and abuse.  Thank you, Cheryl, for opening up your heart and sharing your story of victory!
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I really want to work on what racial reconciliation looks in my life, the lives of my family, in my community.  However, I often find that books  about reconciliation are written by academics for academics. It can be difficult to glean practical, "how do I apply this to my life" points out of them.  Dr. Salter McNeil's book is refreshingly different.  Don't get me wrong. It's not easy, but this isn't an easy subject.  But I found it accessible, practical and encouraging, things I need as I continue on my journey.  Grateful to Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil  and Dr. Derek McNeil for their passion, wisdom and courage as we journey together. Love this roadmap!
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I loved this book. This book shows the importance of a journey in our Christian walk. A journey that cures the restless heart, heals the broken, and breaks the callous.
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This book is a testament to the power of finding and nurturing one's forgiving self.  The secret here is that it is a life long journey well worth taking.  As much as we fight and seek revenge, the author helps lighten those dark corners and brings light to the bounty of forgiveness.  A very interesting and thought-provoking page turner.  R. Williams, coauthor of The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction.
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In reading Laura Davis's book, I was struck by how often the smallest thing can cause a rift and tear apart a life.  When she discusses the various ways that people have been able to heal these rifts, it gives me great hope for our world.  We are at war because people cannot reconcile, cannot stop fighting and hating long enough to even consider a way back. Yet for the future of our children and our planet, a way must be found. "I Thought We Would Never Speak Again" provides many examples to help find our way, including that of Arab and Israeli children meeting and truly getting to know each other for the first time, not as evil stereotypes, but as humans and even friends.
The sage Mencius said: "The men of old, wishing to clarify and diffuse throughout the Empire that light which comes from looking directly into the heart and acting, first set up good government in their own states. Wanting good government in their own states, they first established order in their families.  Seeking order in their families, they first disciplined themselves. Wishing to discipline themselves, they first rectified their hearts."
Laura's book shows us the steps to rectify our hearts so we can then reconcile our relationships in order to open a path to healing.
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A fast paced and satisfying journey into the political unrest pitting the Saudi royal against zealots against a very personal story of love lost and revenge. Set during a religious holiday, pilgrims are taken hostage to be used as a tool to obtain the power needed to unset the royalist and force a return to sharia law. woven within the fabric of the story lies the personal thread binding the characters past with the collision course that ensures them in the present. A worthwhile journey.
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On the passing of Nelson Mandela, past injustices are on the minds of all South Africans.  Reading this book has shown once again the deep scars people carry from a cruel racially unjust past. It ruins lives for generations to come. This book is based on the South of the United States but was as cruel and unjust as SA. John Grisham has a deep understanding of injustice as well as reconciliation. A worthy read!