WHEN ANGER HURTS really helped me with my anger issues. It also helped me identify what exactly anger is. A lot of the emotions I was feeling, I didn't think that they were anger! According to this book, they were.

Regardless of whether or not you agree with McKay's definition of anger, WHEN ANGER HURTS provides techniques to deal with the feelings involved. So, for many, it will be helpful for more than just anger.

This book has showed me what anger really is and isn't. Some people have a misled conception of it's definition. I learned alot of new things within this book. It taught me what anger is, and how to control. It also tai=ught me that there is a such thing as productive anger. And it taught me how to use productive anger as well. McKay shows us different kinds of anger, techniques to use to control our anger, and how to keep it from controlling us. It also teaches us the hurt involved when you stay angry, or when someone is hurting you with their anger. Mckay helps us deal with the ups and downs of anger, the emotions involved, and the pople surrounding us. I hav put some of his principles to practrice in my life. For example, you need to practice forgiveness toward those who hurt you when they are angry. Anyone who has an anger issue should read this book, as it tell how their anger hurts others. I would suggest it, and vouch for this book. It has helped me tremendously in my personal life.

My husband bought this book from a therapist who he was seeing for anger issues. I read it after he was finished, and it was a great book which helped both of us feel we weren't alone with the anger issues. There are many descriptions which hit the nail right on the head for scenarios we had both suffered through. It gives great tips on dealing with anger, both from the personal standpoint, and from the point of a loved-one who has to weather the storm.