Scheff, Leonard & Edmiston, Susan. The Cow in the Parking Lot: A Zen Approach to Overcoming Anger. 4CDs. 4.75 Hours. HighBridge. June 2010. ISBN: 978-1-61573-114-5. $19.95. NF

You can overcome your conditioning and live without anger, from irritation in traffic to rage at your ex-spouse. Many believe that anger protects us, provides control and gives an edge. But Cow submits that anger is damaging; to our health, our relationships and our society. Buddhist Lawyer Scheff and Zen Buddhist Edmiston talk openly about the dirty little emotion, suggesting effortless small starts and modest changes. With first-rate narrative by Bill Mendieta, Cow is not only a rational look at an irrational emotion, it is also good introduction to Buddhist principles without being preachy. Using Zen parables coupled with rational, straight forward paths and exercises, the authors bestow instruments for success. Recommended to fans of Walking Meditation by Anh Huong Nguyen.

-Terry Ann Lawler - Phoenix Public Library, AZ.