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xtinamariet's review against another edition
5.0
This was great. Challenging with lots of examples and places to go for further study.
sandyris's review against another edition
3.0
There were a few places where I didn’t follow the logic, thought the author was lying to herself, or found the concepts trite - and if not the concepts, at least the way they were portrayed. However, I appreciate how this book had me rethink how relationships work. And although not much time was spent on explaining each example in the book, it was good to show such a variety to see the framework's applications and limitations.
I didn’t like the strong bias toward the political left, though. I'd rather give up all my citizenships than vote for a conservative party, but things are more nuanced than Left = Good, Right = Bad. In that case, the author’s tendency to simplify concepts was grating.
Ideally, I will better follow this framework moving forward. Realistically, my strange mush of pride and anxiety will continue to get in the way. Worth a shot though.
I didn’t like the strong bias toward the political left, though. I'd rather give up all my citizenships than vote for a conservative party, but things are more nuanced than Left = Good, Right = Bad. In that case, the author’s tendency to simplify concepts was grating.
Ideally, I will better follow this framework moving forward. Realistically, my strange mush of pride and anxiety will continue to get in the way. Worth a shot though.
verveandveracity's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
umusings's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
straight up one of the best and most meaningful books i've ever read
nsaphra's review against another edition
4.0
The important thing is that I now have a taxonomy of atonement (amends, repentance, forgiveness, etc. as separate notions) as well as a refreshing rejection of forgiveness-driven frameworks that prioritize the status quo! I love a taxonomy.
skipsandwichdx's review against another edition
5.0
A view of repentance that is divorced from the pervasive combination of American protestant individualism and internet PR apologies was incredibly refreshing to read. Some very powerful observations, and a sharp eye on the dominant US culture that's tough to read at first but absolutely worth sitting with.
katebender's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Provides great framework for thinking through how to make amends with people.
k0nrad's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing. This is probably the best book I read this year. Compassionate, smart.
kisjdmls's review against another edition
5.0
So many thoughts about this book. I wish I’d flagged passages as I read it, but I’ll just have to go back through a second time.