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A fresh, inspiring book on learning how to forgive--with firsthand stories from those who have learned to let go of resentment and find peace

"When we learn to embrace forgiveness, it opens us up to healing, hope, and a new world of possibility." --Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt

Written with grace and understanding and based on more than twenty in-depth interviews and stories as well as personal reflections from Schwarzenegger Pratt herself, The Gift of Forgiveness is about one of the most difficult challenges in life--learning to forgive. Here, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt shows us what we can learn from those who have struggled with forgiveness, some still struggling, and others who have been able to forgive what might seem truly unforgivable. The book features experiences from those well-known and unknown, including Elizabeth Smart, who learned to forgive her captors; Sue Klebold, whose son, Dylan, was one of the Columbine shooters, learning empathy and how to forgive herself; Chris Williams, who forgave the drunken teenager who killed his wife and child; and of course Schwarzenegger Pratt's own challenges and path to forgiveness in her own life. All provide different journeys to forgiveness and the process--sometimes slow and thorny, sometimes almost instantaneous--by which they learned to forgive and let go.

The Gift of Forgiveness is a perfect blend of personal insights, powerful quotations, and hard-won wisdom for those seeking a way to live with greater acceptance, grace, and peace.

“Katherine is wise beyond her years. Everyone can learn a thing or two about forgiveness, especially now more than ever before.”—Jenna Bush Hager, co-host of Today with Hoda & Jenna and co-author of Sisters First

“No matter your age or your believe system, there is something in this book for everyone. Read it and you will be inspired to reach for the gift of forgiveness.”—Don Miguel Ruiz, New York Times bestselling author of The Four Elements

“I believe this book will help many people to begin, participate in and ultimately complete a cycle of forgiveness.”—Jamie Lee Curtis

“Katherine’s book teaches us one of life’s most important lessons: that through forgiveness we can find our own power.”—Gretchen Carlson, New York Times bestselling author of Be Fierce

“Katherine has written a smart, brave, personal book on something our society could use more of: the courage and grace of forgiveness. Everyone should read this.”–Rob Lowe

“A great book to start a conversation and begin the process of healing. The stories within are illuminating, inspiring, and courageous.”–Bob Goff, New York Times bestselling author of Live in Grace, Walk in Love