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The book discussed forgiveness in the context of medical failure. It was recommended by a chief of surgery who believed forgiveness is possible, but doesn't necessarily mean forgetting. Forgiveness is about remembering in new ways, without the same kind of pain.
I'm sure you read this book, Forgiven Remember, Charles Bosk.
— Episode: The Forgiving Brain
Episode: The Forgiving Brain
The book discussed forgiveness in the context of medical failure. It was recommended by a chief of surgery who believed forgiveness is possible, but doesn't necessarily mean forgetting. Forgiveness is about remembering in new ways, without the same kind of pain.
I'm sure you read this book, Forgiven Remember, Charles Bosk.
This came out in the early 70s. Interestingly enough, when I was a surgery resident, our chief of surgery, a guy named Bob Bartlett at the University of Michigan, recommended that we all read this book.
And it was about medical failure, but it was interesting to your point. Forgiveness, people often say forgive and forget. You're not saying forgive and forget. You're saying forgive and remember. Remember in new ways, without the rancor, without the rage welling up inside us again.