The Dance of Anger by Dr. Harriet Lerner is a transformative book that empowers women to use their anger as a tool for problem-solving and self-awareness. The book teaches that anger can be a signal that something in our lives needs attention, and it provides practical advice on how to address these issues without relying on others to change. The reviewer found the book incredibly useful and believes it should be read by every woman.
The Dance of Anger by Dr. Harriet Lerner is a book that has left a lasting impact on the reviewer. The book's central message is that anger is a useful emotion that can help us identify and address important issues in our lives. The reviewer was particularly struck by the idea that anger can be a signal that we are not addressing an important emotional issue or that too much of our self is being compromised in a relationship. The book provides practical advice on how to problem-solve and make adjustments without relying on others to change. The reviewer found this advice incredibly empowering and has since used it to improve their own relationships. The book is a must-read for any woman who wants to better understand and utilize their anger.
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Our anger may be a message that we are being hurt, that our rights are being violated, that our needs or wants are not being adequately met, or simply that something is not right.
Once I began putting the lessons of "The Dance of Anger" to use, I found that anger was incredibly useful.
Women have been conditioned to be "nice" and in the process we have bitten our tongue so much that we have to dig to discover what we really want.