From guilt and forgiveness to healing and change, many people desire to be redeemed from the mistakes and injustices they’ve committed. But seeking forgiveness is a difficult journey and often takes time. I loved most of this book as the mystery unfolded and connections were uncovered, but I wasn’t ultimately enamoured of the direction it took, as it seemed a tad unrealistic (and left-fieldish). What’s your favorite book about? Share it in the comments below! If you enjoyed this post, then you might also like:

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Which is why redemption books can be so popular. People can live vicariously through a character’s emotions and experiences, leaving them with valuable lessons that can be applied in real life.I was reminded that we also didn’t see much of her in the second book of the series, The Last Mile, as I felt it was one that book’s weaknesses. I wonder if it’s because there’s a subtle (well, ish) sexual tension there and Baldacci’s wanting to drag that out.

What Is Redemption: How Christ’s Suffering Saves Us What Is Redemption: How Christ’s Suffering Saves Us

Though a dozen years in prison have left Hawkins unrecognizably aged and terminally ill, one thing hasn't changed: He maintains he never committed the murders. During his nineteen-year incarceration, he discovers much of who he was and what he can potentially be. He uses meditation, literature, kindness, and self-exploration as tools, he begins to confront his demons and atone for his sins. Why Do People Read Books About Redemption? Shaka Senghor was an honors student, a natural leader, and possibly, a future doctor. However, he runs away from an abusive home, becomes a drug dealer, and is imprisoned for murder at only 19 years old. Vengeance, ahem, justice awakened him however and he’s been working with the FBI since, as part of a small task force – though generally given a bit of a free rein.