The Forgiveness Project: The Startling Discovery of How to Overcome Cancer, Find Health, and Achieve Peace (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780825426568)

All religions value forgiveness, but only Christianity requires it. Internalizing anger is destructive to our spiritual health and can destroy families, marriages, and even churches. But what about our physical health? Is there a relationship between a spirit of unforgiveness and cancer? Between forgiveness and healing? How do you really forgive? After thorough medical, theological, and sociological research and clinical experience at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), author and pastor Michael Barry has made a startling discovery: the immune system and forgiveness are very much connected. Through the inspiring stories of five cancer patients, Barry helps readers identify--and overcome--the barriers that prevent healing and peace. See how a breast cancer patient named Jayne experienced spiritual and physical renewal when she learned to forgive. Meet Cathy whose story illustrates how forgiveness can positively change relationships. Be inspired by Sharon's story of spontaneous remission. With each true account comes proven strategies, tested and used by CTCA, that readers can implement to find peace with their past, relief from their hatefulness, and hope for healing. Competing titles may talk about forgiveness, but none specifically address the connection between forgiveness and physical health or offer forgiveness as a specific step toward healing from cancer. The Forgiveness Project presents scientific findings in easy-to-understand, accessible language and offers practical steps to help Christians let go of past wrongs and find peace.

Author: Michael Barry
ISBN-10: 0825426561
ISBN-13: 9780825426568
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Language: English
Published: 12/22/2010
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
CBA Retailers 02/01/2011 pg. 36
Foreword 12/19/2010