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This issue of Greater Good features a series of essays about forgiveness. Leading scientists present ground-breaking evidence of how forgiving can improve personal health and strengthen social bonds, Archbishop Desmond Tutu discusses the moral and political reasons for forgiving, and people from different walks of life share their stories of forgiveness. The issue also includes an interview with former United States Labor Secretary Robert Reich on the relationship between social justice and social empathy.

Table of Contents

Symposium on Forgiveness

Truth + Reconciliation (PDF)
Archbishop Desmond Tutu explains how forgiveness allowed South Africans to imagine a new beginning for their country.

The New Science of Forgiveness (PDF)
Leading forgiveness researcher Everett L. Worthington, Jr. discusses the health and social benefits of forgiveness.

The Choice to Forgive (PDF)
Fred Luskin shares his research-tested method for helping people give up their grudges.

Making Peace through Apology (PDF)
Apology expert Aaron Lazare explains why some apologies encourage forgiveness and reconciliationÑand others only make things worse.

Features
Caring for the Caregivers (PDF)
by Sarita Tukaram
A look at innovative efforts to help teachers deal with the stress of their job.

Gaming the School System (PDF)
by Matthew Wheeland
Thanks to one program, students have found that resolving their differences can be all fun and games.

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