"This mesmeric memoir...holds a deeper purpose than solely chronicling the trauma of an abusive childhood...The results of that work are riveting...a beautifully wrought, hard-earned connection and an understanding that 'the biggest gift you can give yourself is to forgive.'" -Publishers Weekly

"Gayle Kirschenbaum has traversed [the] perilous bridge between disconnection and reconciliation... This book is important for those who have felt the pain of parental betrayal, yet know that healing can only come from forgiving those who hurt us most."

-Marianne Williamson, bestselling author and spiritual teacher

"A book that beautifully illuminates the transformative power of forgiveness: how forgiving someone-especially someone close-can unbind and elevate the soul." -Rabbi David Wolpe, author and Newsweek's "Most Influential Rabbi"

"A courageous, soul-baring journey that moved me to tears and then to triumph. A profound testament to the healing power of forgiveness, and a must-read for anyone seeking to break free from the pain of their past." -Arielle Ford, author of The Love Thief, The Soulmate Secret

"In her long-awaited memoir, Gayle Kirschenbaum dives into her relationship with her mother-the horrors, humiliations, and long-buried secrets-and the shocking transformation that came through Gayle's courageous journey to forgive." -Lisa DePaulo, award-winning journalist and author

"A fearless, moving story of reckoning and release. Kirschenbaum's journey through trauma and forgiveness will not only move you-it may inspire you to confront your own past with new eyes. By turns heartbreaking and uplifting, it's a powerful testament to resilience-and a reminder that change is always possible." -Michelle Young, author of The Art Spy and Secret New York

"A compelling transformative narrative... essential reading for anyone dealing with unresolved pain." -Marina Cantacuzino, author and founder of The Forgiveness Project

"Radiantly honest and funny...goes one crucial step beyond the misery to genuine forgiveness." -Jenna Orkin, author of How to Say 'F- Your Mother' in Chinese

"An engaging and relatable memoir that turns her worst experiences into wisdom and inspiration." -Susan Shapiro, bestselling author of Unhooked and The Forgiveness Tour

"Writing crisply and with astonishing openness, Gayle takes no prisoners but, by the end, manages to bestow clemency." -Nat Segaloff, author of A Lit Fuse and The Exorcist Legacy

"A powerful testament to the uncovering of love in a deeply dysfunctional mother-daughter relationship." -Dr. Fred Luskin, Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Projects and author of Forgive for Good