How to Get ANGRY Without Feeling Guilty

by Adelaide Bry

Anger is universal, a apart of being human. When expressed poorly, it ends friendships, ruins amrraiges, destroys careers, and alientates family. But should you avoid temper tantrums, mind your manners, and "play nice" all the time? No way.

This classic guide to anger management—now in a fresh, new edition, with an insightful questionnaire and plenty of useful exercises—shows you how to release the rage without destroying all that you know and love. Even better—it will show you how to use anger as a positive, creative force.

Find out which type of anger persona you have, and turn your habitual repsonse to anger constructive. If you...

dramatize by punching, crying, or throwing things, you may be an Actor. indulge quietly in revenge fantasies, you might be a Daydreamer. look for an argument, sometimes choosing a scapegoat, you're a Creator. squelch your instinct to disagree, in exchange for love and approval, you could be a Stuffer. burn up energy by packing your schedule with tasks or physical activity, you're probably a Doer. play victim as you "accidentally" make others suffer, you're a Saboteur.

Let How to Get Angry Without Feeling Guilty guide you to a new way of thinking about and handling anger—transforming what used to be a "negative" into a positive, life-affirming experience.

Genres: Nonfiction

162 pages, Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 1977

Reviews

[Tevia · Rating 3 out of 5]

My mom bought this book and thought I might enjoy it. If she had given it to me a year or two ago, I would've just looked at it and set it aside.

It was a fun read. I'm a skeptical person and generally view self help books as mostly opinions (somewhat educated) with a few good nuggets of actual truth or help in them. This book was pretty much that.

I enjoyed reading about some of the different anger types, and found that I could easily fit into a number of those types. I realized, for me, that it is actually ok to get angry (because I do get angry) but that how I direct that anger is more important than stuffing it down and pretending like it is a horrible, horrible monster.

I liked the authors explanation of how certain words are all "anger" related words. I use some of those a lot thinking that they aren't related to anger, but in fact I can see how they very well can be. such as, annoyed, frustrated, irritated, etc... I use those ones a lot. Now, I can try and figure out what it is exactly that i am angry about and either tell that person, or let it out in a non-destructive way.

Most of the time I was reading it I was focused on me, and how I fit or didn't fit in the anger categories. But I found, inevitably because i am human,that sometimes I would come across a description and certain names would pop into my head. There was one description that fit Risa so well. I told her about it and she agreed she did those specific "anger behaviors."

I think, in the end I will read this book again and make some notes for myself. I think I will try to be more aware of my own anger, own it, and not try to stifle it in others, or judge others so quickly, because we all have anger and most of us really still feel guilty about feeling angry.

[Jevon Scott · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yes I have anger and anxiety issues so any book like this is helpful, except they all are a bit redundant saying the same things, So i suggest if you're interested in reading such books pick one and that will be all you need.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful in determining how I and those around me deal with anger, finding alternative outlets, and embracing the feeling of anger.