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  • The Dance of Anger

  • A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships
  • By: Harriet Lerner
  • Narrated by: Barbara Caruso
  • Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (124 ratings)

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By: Harriet Lerner
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Publisher's Summary

Anger is something we feel. It exists for a reason and always deserves our respect and attention. We all have a right to everything we feel - and certainly our anger is no exception.

"Anger is a signal and one worth listening to," writes Dr. Harriet Lerner in her renowned classic that has transformed the lives of millions. While anger deserves our attention and respect, women still learn to silence our anger, to deny it entirely, or to vent it in a way that leaves us feeling helpless and powerless. In this engaging and eminently wise book, Dr. Lerner teaches both women and men to identify the true sources of anger and to use it as a powerful vehicle for creating lasting change.

For decades this book has helped millions of listeners learn how to turn their anger into a constructive force for reshaping their lives. With a new introduction by the author, The Dance of Anger is ready to lead the next generation.

©1985 Harriet G. Lerner (P)1999 Recorded Books, LLC

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Good info narrator not so Much

The information is great but the narrator sounds like a school madam a bit off putting. Maybe I need to work on my anger around that.

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Highly recommend

I recommend this book to all my clients, female and male, and have applied the lesson with my own relationships with great success.

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The voice was so aggressive and offputting!!!

It is unfortunate that the voice was so terrible because the contents is revolutionary and game changing for how to think and behave.
For those of us who overfunction, like control, take responaibility for other people's emotional well-being this is a must read (in book form, not with this very attacking voice).

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Everyone should read this.

So much practical wisdom. I have learned a lot about myself and taking responsibility for my emotional wellbeing. Loved this audio book ❤️

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every woman's must-read!

loved the advice. easy guide to introspection and long-term positive change. invites to self relect and change oneself .

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Amazing

So positive and helpful. Thank you. I feel the insightful advice gives guidance to me and resonated with me with my continual life challenges.

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struggled to finish

I found the stories drawn out. I didn't find this book addressed the reason for the conflict to begin with. How toos are buried with long, drawn-out examples that could have been easily told in a few minutes instead of 45 minutes. If you are looking for a more how-to look elsewhere, I found Mel Robbins much better, and that addressed what starts the conflict, you need to address your own fear 1st. Otherwise, you are going to be caught in this Web of conflict.

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Brilliant

Which I had known about this book years ago.
Very insightful to family dynamics. A must read for men and women

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An excellent look inwards

I thought this book was an excellent way to look inwards and understand dynamics and how they relate to anger within a relationship

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10/10 Mind Blowing Life Changing

I wish I had heard of this book before I got married but perhaps I wasn’t ready. Now in my 40’s & 2 marriages later I’m now re-born & understand the tools & how to not get caught up in the drama triangle. Now I will dance in the joy of pleasing myself. Not in anger!

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