In recent years we have become much more open and accepting of difficult human emotions, but one remains taboo: anger. And for good reason – unchecked anger is frightening, unconstructive, and shows some of the worst parts of ourselves.
Whilst we live in the least violent age of human history, it often feels like we are the angriest we've ever been. But we often end up either allowing that anger to build until it boils over or pushing it down and suppressing it, contributing to problems like depression and anxiety. By denying the anger we feel and denying ourselves the opportunity to release it, we not only don't resolve our issues, we might also be hurting ourselves even more.
In Good Anger, journalist Sam Parker investigates how we can harness the power of this core emotion to constructive ends. As well as looking at the history and gendered expectations of anger, Parker explores how it affects every facet of our lives. From explosive exercise and reducing symptoms of anxiety, to how anger can be channelled compassionately to resolve problems in our relationships, work and wider societal change, you'll learn to find the goodness in your anger.
This is a book for people-pleasers, conflict-avoiders, anxiety-sufferers and self-improvers. It reminds us that understanding the worst parts of ourselves can help us live better lives.
In recent years we have become much more open and accepting of difficult human emotions, but one remains taboo: anger. And for good reason – unchecked anger is frightening, unconstructive, and shows some of the worst parts of ourselves.
Whilst we live in the least violent age of human history, it often feels like we are the angriest we've ever been. But we often end up either allowing that anger to build until it boils over or pushing it down and suppressing it, contributing to problems like depression and anxiety. By denying the anger we feel and denying ourselves the opportunity to release it, we not only don't resolve our issues, we might also be hurting ourselves even more.
In Good Anger, journalist Sam Parker investigates how we can harness the power of this core emotion to constructive ends. As well as looking at the history and gendered expectations of anger, Parker explores how it affects every facet of our lives. From explosive exercise and reducing symptoms of anxiety, to how anger can be channelled compassionately to resolve problems in our relationships, work and wider societal change, you'll learn to find the goodness in your anger.
This is a book for people-pleasers, conflict-avoiders, anxiety-sufferers and self-improvers. It reminds us that understanding the worst parts of ourselves can help us live better lives.
Good Anger: Positive Aggression, and Why the World Needs it
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Good Anger: Positive Aggression, and Why the World Needs it
256Hardcover
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399417853 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury USA |
| Publication date: | 08/19/2025 |
| Pages: | 256 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.02(w) x 9.21(h) x 1.00(d) |