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  • Called to Forgive

  • The Charleston Church Shooting, a Victim’s Husband, and the Path to Healing and Peace
  • By: Anthony B. Thompson, Denise George
  • Narrated by: J. D. Jackson
  • Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (17 ratings)

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Called to Forgive

By: Anthony B. Thompson, Denise George
Narrated by: J. D. Jackson
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Witness the power of forgiveness through the Charleston Church shooting.

On June 17, 2015, Dylann Roof, a young White man, attended the Wednesday evening Bible study at the predominantly Black Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. An hour later, Roof pulled a concealed weapon and killed nine African Americans as they prayed, including Myra Thompson, the wife of Reverend Anthony Thompson. Myra's murder devastated Anthony, yet he chose to privately and publicly forgive the shooter.

Many in the church and community still struggle to understand Reverend Thompson's deliberate choice to forgive the racist murderer. But as Charlestonians witnessed this incredible act of forgiveness, something significant happened within the community. Instead of the expected racial riots in the aftermath of the shooting, Black and White leaders and residents united, coming together peaceably and even showing acts of selfless love.

This audiobook is the account of Reverend Thompson's wife's murder, the grief he experienced, and the radical choice to forgive the killer. But beyond that, Reverend Thompson casts a compelling vision of the power of forgiveness to transform our lives - personally, in our communities, and even in our nation. Be inspired by this remarkable story and discover how the difficult decision to forgive can become the key to radical change.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2019 Anthony B. Thompson (P)2019 Baker Publishing Group
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The Healing Of Unforgiveness

The healing power of Forgiveness and the need for Repentence...love this Heartfelt story.... Must read

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Defies human reasoning

Charleston and the nation waited for an explosion of violence and hatred after the mass shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church. After all, that had been the follow up to any other recent racial incidents in the U.S. Instead, the city and the nation and the world were stunned when the families of the victims publicly declared their forgiveness for the hate filled shooter. This is that story, told by the husband of one of the victims. One of the most timely, amazing, and true examples of how such supernatural forgiveness can change our hearts.

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The fact that the author can forgive the boy who caused so much pain.

I love this book and hope I can forgive as the author. This book makes me what a stronger relationship with the Heavenly Father to forgive those who have mistreated me. Happiness to the author and his family. God’s richly blessings be with you.

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