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The Dance of Anger

A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships

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The Dance of Anger

By: Harriet Lerner Ph.D.
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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 vivid, engaging and eminently wise work, Dr. Lerner teaches women to identify the true sources of anger and to use anger as a powerful vehicle for creating meaningful and lasting change. The challenge of anger is at the heart of our struggle with intimacy, self-esteem, and joy. The Dance of Anger has inspired more "You changed my life" stories from both women and men than perhaps any other best seller on the American scene today.

©1985 Harriet Lerner, Ph.D. (P)1997, 2004 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.
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"An inspirational message for all women....Like a family heirloom, it can be passed from generation to generation, as it is based on profound and lasting truths." (Peggy Papp, M.S.W., The Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy)

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eye opening

I loved the individual stories that clearly illustrated the examples of trouble spot in relationships. I want more!

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Confronting and brilliant

I had been feeling pretty stuck, then I listened to this book and realized I was experiencing a similar situation to many of her examples. I've already begun to apply what I've learned and noticed a change.

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Would you listen to The Dance of Anger again? Why?

I would definitely listen to this book again.
Lerner provides very helpful examples and advice for analysing our moments of anger and turning the scenario around to allow the recognition of anger create constructive changes in our lives and our relationships with other.
Her narration is natural and engaging, and there were some moments that made me laugh.
I genuinely enjoyed listening to this book and will probably go back to it in order to keep remembering her tips.

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highly recommend

Really valuable and helpful information presented in a clear and relatable way. Gave me a healthy way to view my anger and that of my partner as well as other important relationships.

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Not full book

This reading of The Dance of Anger is not the full audio book. It is very good however I will have to buy the full book now to access all of the teachings.

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Wish I listened to the Sample beforehand

I struggle to finish this book, for me narrators voice was very off putting as being dyslexic I really rely on audible as reading is such a struggle.

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