This is a great book. Don't believe the negative reviews.

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	• The Miracle of Forgiveness Spencer W. Kimball Bookcraft Pubs, 1993 average customer review:based on 34 reviews view larger image
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Classic perspective

This is considered a classic text on the steps of repentance and forgiveness. Those who condemn it in this review, have obviously never read it, as some of their criticisms focus on the messenger, not the message. The religious bigotry and small mindedness of some who say in their reviews that this should be condemned because the author is Mormon, shows their bias and prejudice. Such arrogance and condescension is apparently then also marks of being a "good Christian", if these negative reviews are to be believed. From the content of some of the negative criticisms, it is clear the reviewers never bothered to read the book they are condemning. Make your own judgment, based on knowledge, rather than bigotry and prejudice.

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Truth Is Not Always Popular

In this work, President Kimball has endeavored to expound upon the effects of sin and the hope of forgiveness that comes through the Atonement of Christ. This book is probably not for those who read for pleasure, but rather for the serious student of the gospel.

There are those who have expressed dislike for this book. All I can say is that the book contains absolute truths which are declared boldly, without reservation or equivocation. There is no deceit in President Kimball's honesty and straightforwardness. He has labored to expose the true face of sin and its ugly consequences. The truth can be hard to take at times, but it is truth nonetheless!

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This is a great book. Don't believe the negative reviews.

I have read this book several times. It is well-written and well thought out. I have a doctoral degree from U.C. Berkeley and I think I am qualified to comment on the quality of most written materials. It is a very positive book (if you bother to read to the end). It promotes the happiness and positive messages of forgiveness and repentance. But it is not written for those spiritual light-weights who merely want to justify their sins. They can't handle the truth.

It is all about humility.

This book is inspirational! Spencer W. Kimball tells it like it is -- in a very biblical way. His approach to recognizing and dealing with mistakes is sorely needed into today's society. There isn't even a hint of moral relativism or spiritual dilution in his words. I for one am weary of the watered-down "feel good" philosophies one often finds occupying the bestsellers rack at the supermarket. Not everything one does is right! Christ taught that. It shouldn't be a shock to reasonable people that humans are imperfect. Sometimes we have to admit that we are wrongdoers and change. That's called repentance. Most Christians understand this. In fact, the changing of hearts is exactly why Christ had to suffer and die.

I would guess that the bitter words of criticism aimed at this book were most likely born out of the rejection of the concept of personal accountability. Once one accepts the fact that one is more often an actor in this life than an unfortunate victim (or pre-programmed automaton) then one can make progress towards real peace and perfection. Thankfully, God is the ultimate judge of what lies within His childrens' hearts, not authors or reviewers. I applaud Amazon.com's generosity in allowing all voices to be heard. I would suggest to those reviewers (especially those who profess to be Christian) who seek to tear down others' beliefs to examine their motivations.

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