99 Reasons to Forgive: And Revenge Ain't One

Geoff Thompson was sexually abused at 11 by a teacher and struggled with violence, sexual self-harm, and depression. He sought answers through a Campbellian quest, exploring the true meaning of forgiveness, its metaphysical power, and how to heal. He shares techniques for reclaiming lives, finding love, and finding healing and inspiration post-abuse. The book emphasizes the difference between forgiving and letting someone off, and the health benefits of releasing anger, resentment, and love. Thompson encourages others to share their stories and embrace their wounds as beauty scars.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2023
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Geoff Thompson, a young victim of sexual abuse, endured a painful journey of emotional turmoil. As he reached adulthood, his rage found an outlet in violence, sexual self-harm, and prolonged periods of depression. Despite seeking help from conventional sources, he embarked on a personal quest to uncover the answers to his questions about abuse, its aftermath, forgiveness, and its potential for healing.

The author assures readers that there is value to be found even in the midst of ruin, that sorrow and suffering can lead to profit, and that victims have the power to reclaim their lives, find love, and experience healing and inspiration after enduring abuse. This empirical study delves into the true essence and immense power of forgiveness, distinguishing between forgiving someone and letting them off. Thompson highlights the benefits of releasing anger, dissonance, and resentment, the hidden power of reciprocity, avoiding the hate trap, the healing effects of love and compassion, the liberating practice of personal repentance, and the prospect of a brighter future—the exhilarating expansion that occurs when ignorance is replaced with qualified knowledge.

Thompson shares his personal story, revealing that he waited too long to share his own experience and suffered unnecessarily as a result. He hopes that his book, 99 Reasons to Forgive, will inspire others to share their stories sooner, find inspiration in his living example of powerful healing, and embrace their walking wounds as beautiful scars, representing the rich tapestry of personal survival.

Weight: 310g
Dimension: 139 x 216 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803411347