Father Forgive

Robin Oake

ISBN 10: 1850787654 / ISBN 13: 9781850787655

Published by Authentic Media, GB, 2008

About this Item

When Robin Oake's son, Special Branch officer Stephen, was killed by a terrorist while on duty, a press conference was called. A journalist asked, 'Mr Oake, what do you think about the man who killed your son?' and received a startling reply: 'I don't know the man or the circumstances but from my heart I forgive him.' Another journalist said, 'What?!' and our response may be the same. But in this powerful and moving book, Robin shares his story and the reasons for his amazing forgiveness. Using examples from his long experience in the police he explores the 'why' and 'how' of forgiveness - even in extreme circumstances.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Father Forgive
• Publisher: Authentic Media, GB
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1850787654
• ISBN 13: 9781850787655
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 181 grams

About this title

Synopsis

An extraordinary story of a father’s forgiveness towards his son’s killer.When Robin Oake's son, Special Branch officer Stephen, was killed by a terrorist while on duty, a press conference was called. There, a journalist asked the question, 'Mr Oake, what do you think about the man who killed your son?' and received a startling 'I don't know the man or the circumstances but from my heart I forgive him.' Another journalist said, 'You what?' and our response may be the same.But in this powerful and often moving book, born out of the tragedy of Stephen’s death, Robin shares his story and the reasons for his amazing forgiveness. Using examples from his long experience in the police force – he was the Chief Constable of the Isle of Man Constabulary – he helps us to explore the 'why' and the 'how' of forgiveness - even in extreme circumstances.

About the Author

Robin Oake was Chief Constable of the Isle of Man when he retired. During his career he was Chief Inspector to the Metropolitan Police and Superintendent to the Assistant Chief Constable in the Greater Manchester Police. He holds the Queen’s Police Medal.