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by Lewis B. Smedes (Author) "I felt vaguely guilty, but I could not think of anything in particular to feel guilty about..." (more)
Key Phrases: graceless religion, unaccepting parents, unhealthy shame, Living Lightly, Neil Warren, Richard Malum (more...)
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"Smedes's voice is sincere and well-modulated as he defines and distinguishes shame from guilt as a step toward spiritual growth." (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Reconizing and remedying the underserved shame that burden our spirit and crushes our joy -- from the author of Forgive and Forget.

If you persistently feel don't measure up, you are feeling shame -- that "vague",undefined heaviness that presses on our spirit, dampens our gratitude for the goodness of life," and diminishes our joy. The good news is that shame can be healed.

With warmth and wit, Lewis B. Smedes examines why and how we feel shamed and presents a profound, spiritual plan for healing. Step by step, Smedes outlines the road to well-being and the peace that comes from knowing we are accepted by "the grace of One whose acceptance of us matters most."



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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: HarperOne (May 7, 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060675225
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060675226
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Useful Book I've Read About Grace, December 2, 1999
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I've read a few books on grace recently and none were as complete or as interesting as this one. The author shares his experiences and is very practical in discussing what shame, forgiveness, and grace are and aren't.

There are other popular books out there that discuss grace (Amazing Grace by Philip Yancey, In the Grip of Grace by Max Lucado, and The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning) that are fine books in their own right. As fine as they are, this book starts with the problem of shame and then walks you through to grace. It just seems to be more complete than giving you feel-good grace or trying to provide answers as to why the church seems to lack it today. This book just seems to be on a more practical, personal level.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hits the nail of shame on the head, and then removes it!, February 4, 1999
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Smedes delivers an incredible gift by identifying where we took on shame, what it looks and feels like, and then proceeds to dismantle it's power with the truth of grace. Especially helpful to those who know God loves them, but can't understand the darkness they struggle with and why it's so hard to love themselves.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book, July 9, 2001
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This book was given to me to read for a class I took in college, and am I ever glad it was! It's a great book! Once you start reading it, you really start understanding yourself and others better! It opened my eyes to the shame I don't deserve and the grace God offers me that I was pushing away! Read this book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Shame overcome
Lewis Smedes has to be one of the leading authorities on the art of forgiveness. In this book he helps us understand just how much we are loved by God and no mater how much shame... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Rick Vandermeulen

5.0 out of 5 stars Addrssing the Reality of Shame and Practical Ways to Deal with It
Smedes has done his best work in this brief, but effective work on the reality of shame and how shame can inhibit our ability to even function or have healthy relationships. Read more
Published 20 months ago by David B. Rosenthal

5.0 out of 5 stars Life-changing book
This is one of the most inteligent and insightful investigations into tthe nature of the human soul that I have ever read. Excellent read. Read more
Published on July 9, 2006 by Okon Cobham

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest about Shame
Smedes' strength in this book is his balance between academic investigation into the causes of shame and nature of grace, and the pastoral, almost familial sensitivity with which... Read more
Published on January 3, 2006 by Michael A. Moffitt

5.0 out of 5 stars Shame and Grace: Healing the Shame We Don't Deserve
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5.0 out of 5 stars Break Those Addictions!
If you have addictions of any kind, you should read this book. At the core of what keeps us addicted is often shame and the rejection of the power of grace. Read more
Published on September 28, 2002 by Randy Given

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read and thoughtful...
This book was recommended to me by a counsellor. I could hardly put it down. Even after 3 years of Seminary training some of the principles and perspectives presented here were... Read more
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