"Forgiveness is an absolute necessity for continued human existence".--Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Pioneers in the study of forgiveness, Robert Enright and Joanna North have compiled a collection of 12 essays that explore forgiveness in interpersonal relationships, family relationships, the individual and society relationship, and international relations--through the eyes of professionals in many fields as well as ordinary individuals.

Robert D. Enright is professor in the Educational Psychology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is president of the International Forgiveness Institute at UW-Madison, has lectured across the country, and has appeared on ABC News 20/20.
Joanna North is a freelance writer and teaches philosophy at the University of London. She has appeared on British television and radio and has published articles on the philosophy of forgiveness.