The Anger Trap

Free Yourself from the Frustrations that Sabotage Your Life

By: Frank Minirth, Les Carter

Narrated by: Kirby Heybourne

Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

It's easy to identify rage in people who lose their temper at traffic jams, unruly children, unresponsive coworkers, and unrealistic bosses. But we may not recognize more subtle manifestations of anger, such as being uncomfortable with loose ends, acting impatiently, or being overly critical. That is anger, too. And, as is so often the case, angry folks don't seem to realize that the behavior causing them problems at home or at work actually stems from unrecognized and unresolved pain and emotional injuries from the past. Is all this negative emotion inevitable, or are there choices about how to respond, choices that can improve personal relationships as well as emotional health? 

The Anger Trap is a landmark book that strips away the myths and misconceptions about anger and reveals how you can learn to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy anger so that you may choose or help someone else to choose a better, more spiritually enlightened path. The Anger Trap examines the root causes of anger and can help you realize your patterns and break the destructive cycles of criticism, frustration, and irritation that hurt you and others around you. 

Drawing insight from timeless spiritual wisdom as well as cutting-edge research, Dr. Carter offers practical techniques to free you from anger, its hidden insecurities, fears, and selfishness and thereby improve the quality of your home and workplace life. The book clearly illustrates how the change process works and The Anger Trap is filled with real-life examples of the ways people have come to terms with their anger by applying the concepts Dr. Carter outlines.

©2003 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Great book!!

Definitely gave me a lot of insight about anger. This book will make you reflect on everything, from your past to your present.

anger management for everyone

I've listened to a few books and this one is the most thorough and thoughtful approach I found. Seems very grounded in both common sense and therapeutic experience. Highly recommend

wow

life changing info - gives perspectives from many different types of people expressing different kinds of and motives for anger. a book worth being studied, learned, and applied.

One of the best books I’ve ever read

This book should be a requirement in high school. Honestly everyone person needs this… it’s a navigational tool to help navigate Through the hardest moments in life.

Awareness raising

The book covers situations that are applicable to anyone. The daily and momentary improvements suggested allow for positivity and meaning in daily life.
Thanks

The Anger Trap

I have already shared this book with several people. Everyone can benefit with helpful insights on self and others replacing misery with joy. Learn how to make a difference and/or let go.

True insight

I really liked the way the book was organized and narrated! Every chapter had some tangible piece of advice and exercises that you can quickly apply ! It is the first book I read/listened to about anger and really makes me excited about exploring others on the same topic! It’s amazing when you encounter a situation that would normally trigger anger and are able to see it objectively! So freeing!

Had to stop reading this.

Reached chapter 6 but had to stop. All I could hear in this book is women blaming men for their anger.

Learned a ton!

Wouldn’t it be great if you learned about having a healthy relationship to your anger and how to be calmly assertive in a class in high school? Unfortunately, most of us don’t learn this in school or at home. That’s why we need Les Carter’s wisdom in this world! This was one of the most useful books I’ve ever listened to. Now, I’m going to buy myself a paper copy so I can refer to it whenever needed.

Interesting book

I didn’t realize there were so many different types and causes of anger. I learned a lot from your book. Thank you for mentioning God and Jesus.

Really really good

A second or third listen. Will really concrete new skills via the work of Dr les Carter.

Really would like to buy this man a pint

Cheers

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