The Dance of Anger : A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships

"Anger is a signal and one worth listening to," writes Dr. Harriet Lerner, in her renowned classic that has transformed the lives of millions of readers.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 women to identify the true sources of our anger and to use anger as a powerful vehicle for creating lasting change. "Anger is a signal and one worth listening to," writes Dr. Harriet Lerner, in her renowned classic that has transformed the lives of millions of readers. 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 ngaging and eminently wise book, Dr. Lerner teaches women to identify the true sources of our anger and to use anger as a powerful vehicle for creating lasting change The Dance of Anger is unique among self-help books, as it offers no false reassurances or shortcuts to change. Rather, it carefully spells out the difficulties women encounter when they begin to use their anger to gain a stronger, and more independent sense of self. This guide helps women to assess not only the risks of continued "stuckness" but also the risks of change. And it offers valuable insights to men as well. Harriet Goldhor Lerner. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. The classic bestseller is now available -- instantly -- as an e-book.