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    Brett Charlotte, NC, United States 04-08-14
    Brett Charlotte, NC, United States 04-08-14 Member Since 2014
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    "Good lessons for anyone to learn."

    When I first read the title of this book, images of angry people with bulging forehead veins came to mind, but really this book is for everyone. Anger and frustration are part of the human condition - to ignore it is wrong and to indulge it is wrong too - so what can we do? This book attempts to tell you.

    Overall this book was pretty good but obvious - lacking philosophical depth. I liked the parables and quotes from Buddhist teachers, but I didn't find the author's own experiences very compelling. The chapter on how to handle angry people was, I thought, the weakest in this regard. e.g., see things from their perspective - don't jump to conclusions - try not to get angry back. Not bad messages but really - who doesn't know these things? I would have appreciated more Buddhist philosophy and less weekend-seminar style anger management.

    The narrator talked slowly and sometimes his accents sounded funny but he was not terrible.

    Overall not bad. Helpful to an extent - especially if you are prone to anger or frustration.

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    Marvin Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 10-25-11
    Marvin Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 10-25-11 Member Since 2009
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    "Angry Birds Hates This Book!"

    Talking about being angry? Well this book will make you stop and think: Being Angry - is it worth it? nice book, a good approach overcoming anger and the narrator's soothing voice is another plus-plus. Easy five stars!

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    Kathryn Pearblossom, CA, United States 01-15-11
    Kathryn Pearblossom, CA, United States 01-15-11
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    "NOT SUITABLE FOR AUDIO FORMAT"

    Since this is a work book for group activities, I found it frustrating to try and visualize the exercises.

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    Anonymous 07-13-10
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    "Truly excellent"

    It is truly excellent. Helped me 1) calm down, 2) laugh more at situations, and 3) roll with the flow. Worth the price.

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    Meena Newark, NJ, United States 07-01-10
    Meena Newark, NJ, United States 07-01-10 Member Since 2010
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    "Good book"

    A very good book, well narrated. I would recommend this. Thanks to Audible for having such great books in store

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    JOSEPH atco, NJ, United States 08-01-10
    JOSEPH atco, NJ, United States 08-01-10
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    "A good start for Budhism"

    If you do not know much about, or a little about Budhism, then this is a good read/listen. If you have anger issues, then this also is a good choice. I was interested in Budhism and Anger Management this is why I purchased this audio book. I found the Voice of the Narration Artist kept me interested and the material inside not to much to swallow. It definately will keep me on the persuit of more titles that involve Budhist teachings. This audio book should not be taken in place of therapy, as the author noted several times in the book. Just as a starting point on a long journey of self discovery and teachings of the Budah.

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    Abgirl Canada 05-07-14
    Abgirl Canada 05-07-14 Member Since 2011
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    "It talks about Zen.. But"
    Any additional comments?

    He doesn't get to the heart of it. Anger is just an emotion, you need to be the witness and the book lacks that teaching. I don't think it should be labeled Zen. That said its a good starter book, but honestly not one I would recommend as a self help or spiritual guide.

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    Robert 04-09-12
    Robert 04-09-12
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    "A Zen Review"
    Would you try another book from Leonard Scheff and Susan Edmiston and/or Bill Mendieta?

    yes


    Would you be willing to try another book from Leonard Scheff and Susan Edmiston ? Why or why not?

    yes


    Did Bill Mendieta do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

    no


    If this book were a movie would you go see it?

    no


    Any additional comments?

    Although the zen method for handling anger was presented the actual application seemed to be missing.It would be better to give actual ways to use this method.

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