From Fighting to Forgiving

Download or read book From Fighting to Forgiving written by Jason Wood and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On Tuesday February 3rd 2004 two 14-year old boys entered a school bathroom in a South Miami middle school. One of the boys, Richard coaxed the other, Jaime Gough into one of the bathroom stalls. Richard told Jaime that he has a surprise to show him. This is the story of what happened to Jaime Gough that fateful day. The secret Richard revealed to Jaime sent shock waves through the boy's families and community as a whole. Four-time author Jason Wood takes you through the story behind the headlines and into the lives of Jaime's parents. Travel back in time to the journey that brought the Goughs together. Delve into the heartache of losing a child and the power to overcome hate and actually forgive. From the chilling confession of the murderer to the Gough's actual letters of forgiveness to their son's killer, 'From Fighting to Forgiving' takes you on an unexpected journey. Learn first hand how challenging it is to let go of hate and seek love after a tragedy.