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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book saved my life, 22 Sep 1998
By A Customer
My problem was that i was just not consious of how much anger I was carrying around and what it was doing to me and the people in my life, especially those that I loved the most. When I first read the book, I saw my life unfold before my eyes. It was shocking to say the least. I read the entire thing in one night. Then I read it again and and a third time just to make sure I understood everything. I did what it told me and my life has changed because of it. I now have the ability to be conscious of my anger and have learned to let it go. Consequently, I have more patience, more energy, less stress and I can finally feel happiness, compassion and love. I cannot say enough good things about this book. I would highly recommend it for anyone who thinks that they may have a problem with anger. Even people who don't think they have an anger problem may learn something about themselves by reading this book. It has changed my life for the better. Thank you Ron.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Lot of People Could Read this Book, 25 Oct 1998
By A Customer
I saw this book next to another book by the same author and felt compelled to look at it more closely. The introduction that I read was clear and concise. The author gave me the impression he wasn't going to take any *#$# from anyone who had the courage to admit they have a serious anger problem. I liked that. It was enough for me to buy it -- not because I'm an angry person, i.e., someone who is "angry all the time" (e.g., a rageaholic), but because it provided unusually clear guidelines for getting to the sources of anger and doing something about them. I know what's it like to experience anger (some don't). Sometimes it feels good, but other times it feels like &$#*. Sometimes it lingers, but other times, it stays with me longer than I would like. I was curious to see where I stood with respect to someone who is "angry all the time". This remarkable (and strangely humorous) book is divided into two parts: understanding anger and taking action to deal with it -- not to eliminate it from your life -- but to control it and use it well. I must admit, I like that concept of using your anger well. Everyone within reason (and I do mean everyone) could learn to use their anger well AND be consciously aware of what that means (I would also strongly recommend Letting Go of Anger by Pat and Ron Potter-Efron). This book, Angry All The Time, could be read by a lot of people. You might feel that you are habitually sneaky with your anger or feel unduly paranoid about the world. You might feel that you frequently get angry for no apparent reason or get angry a lot because you feel ashamed. You might feel that you become deliberately angry to always get your way or enjoy the rush of pleasure that comes with raging at the top of your lungs. You might feel a chronic need to exercise your righteous indignation or vent your feelings of hatred on a regular basis. As a result, you may feel like you're losing control of your life. If so, this book can help you. The author will give you intensely practical advice on how to deal with that anger. He is caring, but firm. Give him a chance. Listen to his words. And take action, now. You may, on the other hand, know someone who is "angry all the time". If so, take heart. There is a chapter in this book for you, too, and the rest of the book sheds light on the question of motives and goals of anger. And if you work with people who are, or seem to be, "angry all the time", this book will tell you about the anger and violence ladder and the six main reasons why people stay angry. Of course, you may just be curious about why people get "angry all the time" and want to know more about it as a student of human nature, as an observer of the human condition. Whatever. The first part of the introduction makes it clear that the book is intended primarily for those of you who have the awareness to admit that you have a serious anger problem. Here's a sneak preview, in the author's own words: "This is not a nice book. It's not supposed to make you feel better. In fact, after you read it you might feel worse for a while -- until you start doing things a whole lot smarter. Face it. If you're reading this book, you probably have a serious anger problem with anger or violence or both. You get angry over ridiculous things. You say and do stuff you later regret, and then you do the same crap all over again. You've lost friends, lovers, jobs, and maybe your freedom because you can't control your temper. If you haven't lost much yet, you will soon, unless you learn how to do things differently." Enough said.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best self-help books I have ever read., 17 Aug 1999
By A Customer
My husband is a rageaholic and has been in need of help for a long time. He "happened upon" this book in the bookstore and it has been a Godsend. It has been the only glimmer of hope in relation to his problem. in years. I have read the book, and it was as though the author lived in my home. I felt so validated by the book. I don't think anyone has ever made me feel so "not crazy". I cannot explain the power and freedom that I have felt since I read it. If you are reading these reviews, there is probably a problem.......get the book!
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