Forgive for Good - by Frederic Luskin (Paperback)

About the Book

Luskin has developed an accessible guide to understanding and overcoming the negative effects of anger, bitterness, and resentment. This book provides both the tools to learn how to forgive and the scientifically-proven research on the ways in which true forgiveness can lead to greater happiness.

Book Synopsis

Based on scientific research, this groundbreaking study from the frontiers of psychology and medicine offers startling new insight into the healing powers and medical benefits of forgiveness. Through vivid examples (including his work with victims from both sides of Northern Ireland's civil war), Dr. Fred Luskin offers a proven nine-step forgiveness method that makes it possible to move beyond being a victim to a life of improved health and contentment.

Review Quotes

"Simply the best book on the subject." -- Michael Murphy, Co founder Esalen Institute Bestselling Author of Future of the Body, Golf in the Kingdom

"Forgive For Good is an accessible and practical guide to learning the power of forgiveness." -- John Gray, Ph.D., author ofMen Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

"I have read many books about forgiveness; this one is by far the best." -- Rabbi Harold S. Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People

"A practical and readable book that is bound to be of great help." -- Lewis Smedes, bestselling author of Forgive and Forget

"...one of the most helpful, practical, scientifically documented, books on forgiveness that I have ever read." -- Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D., Author of Forgiveness: The Greatest Healer of All

"A remarkable and essential book that is sure to become the gold standard." -- Kenneth Pelletier, Ph.D, M.D., Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Arizona and author of The Best Alternative Medicine: What Works? What Does Not?

"Good practical advice for a very difficult task." -- Booklist

"[A] solidly researched and convincing guide." -- Publishers Weekly

"Straightforward, sincere and essential, I recommend this book highly." -- Dave Pelzer, New York Times and International best-selling author of A Child Called It and Help Yourself

"Luskin has the potential to do for forgiveness what John Gray ("Mars and Venus") did for relationships." -- Chicago Tribune