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Toughest People to Love

How to Understand, Lead, and Love the Difficult People in Your Life

by Chuck DeGroat

The Patheos Book Club features the "Toughest People to Love: How to Understand, Lead, and Love the Difficult People in Your Life -- including yourself," by pastor, professor, and therapist Chuck DeGroat. | read more»

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About the Book and Author

Chuck DeGroat addresses the flawed nature of people and offers wisdom for leaders of all types in dealing with just about anyone who is difficult to lead and to love. | read more »

Toughest People to Love: Read an Excerpt

"In this book I will address the dark side of people. But I'm convinced that in God's economy of grace, nothing is wasted—not our failures, not even our big sins." | read more »

Praise for Toughest People To Love

" Toughest People to Love is overflowing with wisdom and compassion." Read what Dr. Justin S. Holcomb and other leaders and authors are saying about DeGroat's new book. | read more »

Author Q&A: Chuck DeGroat

Avoiding the "hero culture": DeGroat reveals his strategy for spiritual health while ministering to difficult people. | read more »
Book Trailer: Toughest People to Love
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