True self-esteem is a gift that only we can give to ourselves; and only we can deprive ourselves of it. This book explores a rich, personal spirituality, made relevant to the reader through the insights of modern theology and psychology.

Often when people are hurt, or their trust and confidence have been shattered, the only way they know to get on with life is to lock themselves into unforgiveness. Other people might feel that forgiveness in some way involves condoning or minimising a wrong, or letting the guilty party off the hook.... (more)