Struggling to Forgive

Moving on from Trauma

Author: Sue Atkinson

The example of Christians forgiving others is often heralded as one of the great signs of Christian love and yet the call to forgive can have a darker side, particularly for victims of injustice and trauma as it can add to their despair and guilt if they do not "feel" love or the ability to forgive. Well-meaning Christians can make their situation worse with insensitivity and bluntness.

In this empathetic book, full of anecdotes, stories, and illustrations, Dr. Sue Atkinson tackles what the call to forgive really means. Exploring Jesus' teaching about forgiveness and justice, she outlines practical ways in which we can let go of resentments.

Highly accessible and sensitive, this important book will be a means of grace and comfort for those embracing the challenges of forgiveness.

Author:

Sue Atkinson, a specialist in mathematics education, is the wife of a bishop in the Church of England. She has four grown children and lives in Croydon. She is the author of Climbing Out of Depression (Tarcher: Penguin), a highly successful book that has proved invaluable to many. She is also the author of Breaking the Chains of Abuse and Building Self Esteem.

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