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Bankruptcy’s human side: a vital safety net, not a mark of shame.

The Price of Forgiveness

Debt, Bankruptcy, and the Future of Fairness in America

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  • Paperback

    292 pages

  • Release Date

    17 August 2026

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Summary

“Passionately advocates for individuals in need while highlighting that bankruptcy is far from a black and white process.” - BookLife by Publisher’s Weekly

“A deeply personal account of a life led in service of the law as well as a forcefully presented and thoughtfully written account of debt in modern America.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Humanizes the bankruptcy experience.” - Nancy B. Rapoport, JD, UNLV Distinguished Professor, speaker on bankruptcy ethics<…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781972992050
ISBN-10:1972992058
Author:Sarah Sharer Curley
Publisher:Intrepid Publishing
Imprint:Intrepid Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:292
Release Date:17 August 2026
Weight:340g
Dimensions:17mm x 140mm x 216mm
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The Price of Forgiveness by Sarah Sharer Curley - ISBN: 9781972992050
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Critics Review

“Passionately advocates for individuals in need while highlighting that bankruptcy is far from a black and white process.” - BookLife by Publisher’s Weekly

“A compelling book that brings the stark realities of debt in America to light.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Humanizes the bankruptcy experience in a way that’s accessible and clear.” - Nancy B. Rapoport, JD, UNLV Distinguished Professor, speaker on bankruptcy ethics

“A personalized history of the bankruptcy court system, The Price of Forgiveness backdrops its social science survey with memoirist recollections of an evolving sense of justice.” - Foreword Clarion Reviews

“A pleasurable read.” -Barbara H. Murphy, award-winning Certified Professional Geologist and former National President of AIPG

About The Author

Sarah Sharer Curley

Sarah Sharer Curley

Sarah Sharer Curley served nearly three decades as a U.S. bankruptcy judge in Arizona, becoming the first woman appointed to the court and its first female chief judge. A nationally recognized expert, she later taught bankruptcy law at Arizona State University and received the American Inns of Court’s Bankruptcy Distinguished Service Award in 2023. Her career has focused on expanding access to justice for those without representation. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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