The Rise of Rage: Harnessing the Most Misunderstood Emotion

by Julie A. Christiansen

Of all the human emotions, anger is probably the most misunderstood. Why is it important to understand anger at all? Rage through the centuries--revolutions, wars, civil rights, independence from colonial rule, political unrest, Black Lives Matter, storming the US Capitol--has shown that anger can be a catalyst for change; it can also be a tool employed in fear by those resisting reform or trying to quell protests or advancements by other people. Perhaps you too have experienced the rise of rage within yourself. You might be fed up with feeling angry and not having any way to express it. You don't want to hold it all inside anymore, and you are done being everybody's doormat. But counselor and psychotherapist Julie Christiansen says that if we take time to examine the belief systems that fuel our anger, we can free ourselves from the bondage that anger puts us in, learning how to make it work for us instead. When we map out our anger, we can learn to manage it. With a ten-step program full of practical exercises such as defining your anger style, understanding your belief systems, releasing residual anger, and more, The Rise of Rage will help -Identify the ten anger styles -Develop tools for resolving anger at work -Give effective feedback and criticism -Listen more effectively with a view to deepening connection -Enhance communication in all manner of relationships -Harness the power of forgiveness and acceptance -Communicate effectively with angry people Embrace this journey of self-discovery with The Rise of Rage to learn what real anger is, what real forgiveness looks like, and which safe, effective, and successful anger resolution tools work best for you.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

237 pages, Hardcover

Published February 13, 2024

Reviews

[Katrisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got this book because I live with someone diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder which comes with some truly epic bouts of rage, but this book is about much more than rage. This book is about all around emotional health. There is practical advice for building and maintaining emotional health. I liked the chapters about addictive behaviors and about catharsis. Christiansen is really knowledgeable and I think this is a book that I want to get in hard copy so I can reference it.
Thank you to Netgalley and Tantor Audio for an advance copy for review.

[Jenni Dine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not sure what I was expecting with this one, but Rise Against Rage exceeded my expectations.
Of course, this book is an in depth dive into the definition of anger, the types and how to regulate emotions.
It's evident that Julie  Christiansen is an expert in this field. She's done the research and gives her expert findings in this text.
I loved the way this reads and the real-life examples given on what happens and how to navigate social situations.
I was not expecting so much knowledge on kids/adolescents, and the association between screen time and social engagement.
This book covers so many issues that our current society is faced with in today's world of easily accessible Information. The tools given here are so important. I hope everyone reads this book; it's eye-opening and essential for all people today.