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The lingering debate over whether anger should be expressed or repressed is given a new twist by the author of Shame and Guilt (Health Communications, 1990). Middleton-Moz covers various anger-related pathologies like depression, physical illness, self-righteousness and fanaticism, passive aggression, and violence, dispensing useful advice to both the angry person and his or her victim. "Composite" case studies and moving accounts from the author's own life help the reader identify particular problems and anger "triggers." Middleton-Moz ventures beyond simple self-help formulas; no particular treatment methods for rage are espoused, though she suggests that a combination of psychological, environmental, and biochemical approaches are most effective for dealing with depressive reactions. She also delves into the roots of anger, touching on issues ranging from road rage to children's views of violence to a psychohistory of Adolf Hitler. This popularly written title is an optional but intriguing purchase for public libraries.AAntoinette Brinkman, Southwest Indiana Mental Health Ctr. Lib., Evansville
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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From schoolyard shootings to road rage, unhealthy expressions of anger shout at us from the headlines. These are not random acts of violence, but allude to a more profound and deeply rooted problem. With families scattered from coast-to-coast, cozy neighborhoods replaced by impersonal suburban housing developments and intimate conversations forfeited for Internet chat rooms, Americans have lost their sense of connection and community. In this groundbreaking book, noted psychotherapist Jane Middleton-Moz shows us how the resultant psychological, spiritual and cultural imbalances manifest unhealthy anger, including violence, substance abuse, depression and chronic illness. Through revealing case studies from her practice and examples from her own life, Middleton-Moz shows readers how to recognize anger's warning signals-often disguised in other forms-and provides them with concrete steps to stop the destructive patterns that wound relationships and threaten to unravel our society. When properly expressed, anger is a healthy emotion that provides a sign that something is wrong, helps us set clear emotional and physical boundaries and acts as a catalyst for personal and societal change. By encouraging awareness and accountability, Boiling Point shows us how to develop balance in our lives and the ability to express anger in healthy ways for optimum personal growth.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Enlightening,
This review is from: Boiling Point: The High Cost of Unhealthy Anger to Individuals and Society (Paperback)
This book brings out what happens when anger cannot be expressed in a healthy manner. Anger disables individuals, families and communities to moving forward to live healtheir lives. I especially liked the chapter on lateral violence, It makes a lot of sense to become aware of where the dysfuntions originate from. Transformation can take place from this knowledge. I highly recommend this book.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Boring,
By A Customer
This review is from: Boiling Point: The High Cost of Unhealthy Anger to Individuals and Society (Paperback)
This book was at best mediocre. I would not recommend it to anyone who is looking for genuine help with anger. Some sections were decent, but overall I would not purchase this book. There were too many weak sections that sounded like mumbo jumbo.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very insightful, would recomened,
By A Customer
This review is from: Boiling Point: The High Cost of Unhealthy Anger to Individuals and Society (Paperback)
As a cab driver I found this very illuminating, I understand my self as well as my passangers much better. I understand my rage and predjudices.
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