How Can I Forgive You?: The Courage To Forgive, The Freedom Not To - Softcover

"This book is a treasure trove for anyone who has ever felt betrayed or hurt by a personal relationship."--Peggy Papp, author of Couples on the Fault Line: New Directions for Therapists

"A truly stellar book putting forgiveness in a new, revealing light and provides clear steps to turn wounds into wisdom."--Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind

"Clear, insightful...a thoughtful exposition on the nuanced role of forgiveness in relationships that goes beyond the average self-help book."--Publishers Weekly

"A fresh and original approach to an ancient challenge."--Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., author of Getting the Love You Want

"Spring really shines.... Armed with her insights, offenders and those they've offended have hope of recovery."--Bellingham Herald

The author of After the Affair challenges the belief that forgiveness is the only appropriate response to violation, proposing a self-affirming alternative that enables readers to overcome the destructive effects of hate without forgiveness while outlining a model for true forgiveness that places responsibility on the offender. Reprint.