--- product_id: 8006640 title: "The Art of Forgiving" price: "€ 34.55" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/8006640-the-art-of-forgiving store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # The Art of Forgiving **Price:** € 34.55 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Art of Forgiving - **How much does it cost?** € 34.55 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/8006640-the-art-of-forgiving) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description "Lewis Smedes writes about forgiveness like no one has ever written about it before. There is no better book in the English language about this subject, which, if properly mastered, can change the face of human relationships." --Neil Clark Warren Author of The Triumphant Marriage and Make Anger Your Ally If you are ready to make peace with those who have hurt or betrayed you, there can be no finer road map than this thoroughly practical book. Lewis Smedes brings true forgiveness, "Gods own gift," within the capacity of every wounded person, even in circumstances when only hate seems possible. With inspiring words, he leads you through the three stages of forgiveness and helps you understand: Why we forgive (often the person who benefits most is the forgiver) What we do when we forgive (perhaps not what we expect) Whom we forgive (only those who directly wrong us) How we forgive (we start by owning our pain) Using many dramatic examples drawn from life, this wise author illuminates, step by step, the healing path to peace and freedom. "Altogether a wonderfully wise and enabling book, one of Smedes's very best. The Art of Forgiving is itself a work of art. Throughout my reading I found myself exclaiming, 'That never occurred to me, but yes, that's right!' I felt as if I were being led by an extraordinarily lucid and perceptive guide on a tour through the land of forgiveness." --Nicholas Woltersdorff Professor of Philosophical Theology The Divinity School, Yale University Review: DEVOUR this book and DON'T WASTE another moment of your LIFE!! - I have never read such a comprehensive and well-written guide to grieving and releasing hurts and offenses that require forgiveness as when I picked up this AWESOME FIND!! The process that true healing takes far exceeds the time and energy needed to dig into this easy-read, but TAKE that TIME and do not seek to rush it. There could be no greater effort you make for your own sense of peace and well-being than to work out your pain and personal hurt, give it to the Lord, and restore joy to your soul, attitude, aspect, and life!! Hallelujah for this man who has the courage and clarity to define true, Biblical forgiveness in a world that tries to suggest a very different and damaging definition and process (e.g., "forgive and forget", "time heals all wounds", "shake it off", etc.) Whatever the offense or degree of hurt, it matters to God and should not be overlooked...that only leads to bitterness and living a lie! There is no blessing or healing for the embittered person who "drinks the poison daily, expecting their offender to die"! Thank you, Mr. Smedes, for helping a hurting world in this way!!! Review: Christian centric book with important points for those of all faiths - Definitely the author is a Christian. But, the book explores facets that I thought were under examined and practical for those of all faiths. For instance, does forgiving someone equal reuniting with them of you can't change their behavior? I would have loved for the author to discuss more of what the relationship looks like when you are stuck with people you want to forgive but are stuck in a relationship with (in-laws might bee a great ). That's really about the only thing that is missing. The examples of WHY you want to forgive are so important, what you forgive, and how you forgive might be shocking to many who believe true Cheistian forgiveness is about public displays and worlds rather than actions. I read this through in one afternoon - I couldn't put out down. I know I will re-read as often as I need. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #96,032 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #186 in Christian Salvation Theory (Books) #460 in Emotional Mental Health #589 in Interpersonal Relations (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 395 Reviews | ## Images ![The Art of Forgiving - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vIdTogp-L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ DEVOUR this book and DON'T WASTE another moment of your LIFE!! *by S***S on August 16, 2021* I have never read such a comprehensive and well-written guide to grieving and releasing hurts and offenses that require forgiveness as when I picked up this AWESOME FIND!! The process that true healing takes far exceeds the time and energy needed to dig into this easy-read, but TAKE that TIME and do not seek to rush it. There could be no greater effort you make for your own sense of peace and well-being than to work out your pain and personal hurt, give it to the Lord, and restore joy to your soul, attitude, aspect, and life!! Hallelujah for this man who has the courage and clarity to define true, Biblical forgiveness in a world that tries to suggest a very different and damaging definition and process (e.g., "forgive and forget", "time heals all wounds", "shake it off", etc.) Whatever the offense or degree of hurt, it matters to God and should not be overlooked...that only leads to bitterness and living a lie! There is no blessing or healing for the embittered person who "drinks the poison daily, expecting their offender to die"! Thank you, Mr. Smedes, for helping a hurting world in this way!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Christian centric book with important points for those of all faiths *by K***R on November 29, 2018* Definitely the author is a Christian. But, the book explores facets that I thought were under examined and practical for those of all faiths. For instance, does forgiving someone equal reuniting with them of you can't change their behavior? I would have loved for the author to discuss more of what the relationship looks like when you are stuck with people you want to forgive but are stuck in a relationship with (in-laws might bee a great ). That's really about the only thing that is missing. The examples of WHY you want to forgive are so important, what you forgive, and how you forgive might be shocking to many who believe true Cheistian forgiveness is about public displays and worlds rather than actions. I read this through in one afternoon - I couldn't put out down. I know I will re-read as often as I need. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth reading *by A***J on December 27, 2025* Thoughtful and impactful ## Frequently Bought Together - The Art of Forgiving - Forgive and Forget: Healing the Hurts We Don't Deserve (Plus) - Shame and Grace: Healing the Shame We Don't Deserve --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/8006640-the-art-of-forgiving](https://www.desertcart.be/products/8006640-the-art-of-forgiving) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-10-01*