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In Calm Surrender, author Kent Nerburn confronts the daunting question of how to live a life of forgiveness amid injustice and indifference. Drawing on the experiences of people who have suffered deeply yet asked for little, he presents a moving journey that reminds readers that forgiveness must be active, not a passive or detached feeling. The book invites reflection on the role of forgiveness in personal healing and social restoration.
First publish date: April 2000
Genre: Religion & Spirituality/Christianity
Authors: Kent Nerburn
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