Changing Anger

"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.

Anger is one of the most powerful emotions known to man. Even the most level-headed human alive is not immune to this fiery beast. When you’re mad, your heart rate goes up, your body temperature rises, and your mind becomes clouded. You’re not able to think straight, and you lose all self-control. In worst-case scenarios, when we allow our anger to take the wheel, we lash out, break things, and spew venomous words that we don’t really mean.