This book by women represents a diversity of opinions about every aspect of forgiveness, embodying a tolerance for differing perspectives. The contributors are researchers and therapists who have dedicated themselves to grappling with the controversies and conundrums associated with forgiveness. On the basis of their clinical and empirical work in the field, the authors have questioned established definitions, opposed emerging a oetruismsa within the field, and used research methods that run counter to traditional practices. The result is a compelling collection of research and clinical wisdom that pushes us to consider new perspectives on the mysterious process of forgiveness.

Malcolm, Belicki, DeCourville, Introduction: Women's Reflections on the Complexities of Forgiveness. DeCourville, Belicki, Green, Subjective Experiences of Forgiveness in a Community Sample: Implications for Understanding Forgiveness and its Consequences. DeShea, Measuring Forgiveness. Macaskill, Just World Beliefs and Forgiveness in Men and Women. Baker, Self-forgiveness: An Empowering and Therapeutic Tool for Working with Women in Recovery. Lawler-Row, Reed, Forgiveness and Health in Women. Freedman, Forgiveness Education with At-risk Adolescents: A Case Study Analysis. Chagigiorgis, Paivio, Forgiveness as an Outcome in Emotion Focused Trauma Therapy. Ysseldyk, Matheson, Forgiveness and Coping. Belicki, Rourke, McCarthy, Potential Dangers of Empathy and Related Conundrums. Peddle, Reflections of a Study on Forgiveness in Recovery/Resilience from the Trauma of War. Rafman, Restoration of a Moral Universe: Children's Perspectives on Forgiveness and Justice. Exline, Zell, Does a Humble Attitude Promote Forgiveness? Challenges, Caveats, and Sex Differences. Holeman, Repentance in Intimate Relationships. Malcolm, The Timeliness of Forgiveness Interventions.