The Anger Myth: Understanding and Overcoming the Mental Habits that Steal Your Joy.
By Trish Ahjel Roberts.
Apr. 2024. 240p. Rowman & Littlefield, $30 (9781538180945); e-book (9781538180952). 152.4.
Anger comes in many forms, says life coach Roberts, including disappointment, frustration, jealousy, annoyance, depression, hatred, and guilt. It can be triggered by a variety of life situations such as relationships, politics, and personal failings. However, it is always destructive. Roberts talks about the costs of anger, which include wasted time, money, creativity, and joy. The answer, says Roberts, is turning anger into peace or constructive action. She presents a five-step solution: acknowledging your anger, noticing your breath, gearing up your imagination, educating yourself, and recognizing your success. Readers are warned not to repress anger but instead to vent to a trusted…