Moving Forward

"Moving Forward- Six Steps to Forgiving Yourself and Breaking Free from the Past", by Everett L. Worthington Jr., is one of the best self help books I've read in quite some time. I believe it safe to say the message and lessons of this book apply to all human beings; I don't think it possible we can get through life without making some mistakes. The author begins by sharing with the reader a personal story of a tragic event which causes him to feel immense guilt and self regret. He then shares his experience as he learned the process of self forgiveness. He details the process in six steps: 1) receive God's forgiveness, 2) repair relationships, 3) rethink ruminations, 4)reach emotional self-forgiveness, 5) rebuild self acceptance, 6) resolve to live virtuously. Each chapter begins with a thought provoking quote, each by a different author. Throughout the book there are many applicable Biblical quotes. The author wraps it all up in closing by sharing important lessons on the road to self forgiveness which are: self forgiveness is a doorway, not a destination; you cannot conquer trauma; look for spiritual connections in unlikely places; stay in contact with God and with others; God is always available; defeat can help you--if you let it; and the big lesson: God is in control. Moving Forward contains six steps worth learning and applying. I highly recommend this book. "I received this book for free from Blogging for Books for this review."