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"This book can change the life of the angry person and the lives of those around him. Strong practical advice. Clear Answers. This is essential reading for those who want less anger in their lives."
--Matthew McKay, Ph.D., author of "When Anger Hurts "
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Anger is a strong feeling. Read the first page
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Maybe not for every "angry" person....,
By A Customer
This review is from: Angry All the Time: An Emergency Guide to Anger Control (Paperback)
It is evident that there are many people for whom this book has been helpful. I respect this. Maybe there are different types of "Anger" for which different strategies are appropriate. Having said this, my experience with the book (especially the first chapters) left me with the feeling of it having been written by an angry person. Sarcasm (an "angry" communication strategy) is often used by the author to disqualify the feelings and thoughts of the "angry" person. As the "Reader from the US" points out... "you are left with the idea that any anger you experience is your fault and you must stop blaming others...." and that you are all wrong for being angry. So, the answer as the author puts it is: CONTROL yourself.... as if it was all in your mind, and an act of will power. I preferred John Lee's book: "Facing the fire", since it gives a more integrated approach to dealing with the emotion and what causes it at its roots, at least I can speak for my type of emotion. Other books that have been helpful are those that give guidance on assertive communication skills.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Straight Shooter,
By A Customer
This review is from: Angry All the Time: An Emergency Guide to Anger Control (Paperback)
This book is great for those of us who don't exactly have a normal relationship with anger. I should know. I am a recovering angry person who teaches (ironically) anger management. Potter-Efron's got our number, and he ain't gonna let us BS our way out of accepting responsibility for the havoc we've created in our lives.I read a lot of books about anger, and this one is probably my favorite so far. So many books about anger spend a lot of time describing the problem and current theories behind the nature of anger, etc., but very little time talking about solutions. Potter-Efron spends at least half the book giving clear, concrete things a person can do to begin to bring anger under control. Also, so many books about anger focus on people who tend to stuff anger. Who have a hard time getting in touch with and expressing anger. While that is a legitimate problem for many, this book focuses on exactly the opposite phenomenon. People who spew anger from all orifices with minimal (or no) provocation. It's just what I was looking for. Potter-Efron uses a great deal of humor to illustrate points and to provide perspective. He even interjects the angry person's rebuttal for almost everything he says. And he's dead-on with these rebuttals. You'll find yourself wanting to dispute a point he just made, only to turn the page and read the very thoughts you were just thinking. And he tells you why these thoughts will only lead you to more or continued anger. Like I said. No BS allowed. Be advised, though, that if you are an angry person reading this book because somebody else told you to, or for any reason other than that YOU know that YOUR anger is out of control, this book will probably piss you off real bad. You might not even finish reading it. Sadly enough, you're the very one who needs it most.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must read for anyone,
By Sean Knight (Ann Arbor, MI) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Angry All the Time: An Emergency Guide to Anger Control (Paperback)
I can say this book is for everyone. Whether your a rageaholic; partner, family member, co-worker or friend of an angry person; or someone who occassionly gets angry, this is a wonderful book to read. Mr. Potter-Effron explains with no holds barred. Since reading this book five days ago, I found my behavior and attitude has changed in a positive direction which is snowballing in a good way. I know now that anger was never a good part of my life and is something I can change. For rageaholics like myself, I do recommend also using the support of your friends, family AND a professional therapist or counselor to continue your progress towards an angry free life.
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