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 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. Book jacket. |
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THE CHALLENGE OF ANGER | 1 |
OLD MOVES NEW MOVES AND COUNTERMOVES | 17 |
When Getting Angry | 41 |
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