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Hashim was
shot on a street
corner and
paralyzed for life.
Carol's husband
committed adul-
tery. Delf backed
a pick-up truck
Over his one-
year-old son.
Josef escaped
the Holocaust.
Kate was abused
by her alcoholic
mother. Bill's son
was killed by
a drunk driver.
Marietta's
daughter was
kidnapped
and murdered.
Tragedy struck
them all full
force, but they
refused to remain
its victims.
" Arnold writes With an eye-opening simplicity
that zings the heart." — Houston Chronicle
In Why Forgive? Arnold avoids glib pronouncements
by letting the untidy experiences of ordinary people
speak for themselves—people Who have earned the
right to talk about overcoming hurt, and about
the peace of mind they have found in doing So.
"Hurt" is an understatement, actually, for
these stories deal with the harrowing
effects Of violent crime, betrayal. abuse.
bigotry. gang warfare, and genocide.
But Why F«giye? examines life's more
mundane battle scars as well: the
wounds caused by backbiting, gossip,
strained family ties, marriages gone
cold and tensions in the workplace.
As in life, not every story has a happy
ending -a fact Arnold refuses to skirt. The
book also addresses the difficulty of forgiw
ing oneself, the futility of blaming God,
and the turmoil Of those Who Simply
cannot forgive, even though they try.
Why Forgive? Read these stories,
and decide for yourself.
ORBIS
BOOKS
Maryknoll. New York 1054S
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