First published in French in 1992.

English translation published in 2000 by Novalis, St. Paul University, Ottawa, Canada, Longman and Todd, London.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-198).

Part I. Exploring the nature of forgiveness

Exploring the nature of forgiveness

The importance of forgiveness in our lives

A tale of forgiveness : Al and Adele

Unmasking false notions of forgiveness

Forgiveness

Assessing the offence

Who needs forgiveness?

An experience of true forgiveness

Part II. The twelve steps of true forgiveness

Step one. Do not seek revenge : put an end to the offending actions

Step two. Recognize your pain and poverty

Step three. Share your pain with someone

Step four. Identify your loss properly so you can grieve it

Step five. Accept anger and the desire for revenge

Step six. Forgive yourself

Step seven. Understand your offender

Step eight. Make sense of the offence in your life

Step nine. Recognize that you're worthy of forgiveness and already forgiven

Step ten. Stop trying so hard to forgive

Step eleven. Open up to the grace of forgiving

Step twelve. Decide whether to end or renew the relationship

Celebrating forgiveness