The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships

Harriet Lerner

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Harriet Lerner

The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1985

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Harriet Lerner

The Dance of Anger

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1985
Book Details
Pages

239

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement
Setting

1980s

Theme
Hate & Anger

Femininity

Friendship
Topic
Relationships
Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships by Harriet Lerner helps individuals understand and transform their emotional dynamics, especially anger, within relationships. Lerner provides strategies for women to identify, express, and manage anger constructively, fostering healthier communication and personal growth.

Informative

Emotional

Contemplative

Inspirational

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Harriet Lerner's The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships is widely praised for its insightful exploration of women's anger and its transformative potential. Readers appreciate its practical advice and empathetic tone. However, some critics find it repetitive. Overall, it's considered a valuable resource for improving relationships.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Dance of Anger?

Readers drawn to The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships by Harriet Lerner are typically women seeking deeper self-understanding and effective ways to navigate and transform relationships. Fans of The Dance of Connection and Codependent No More will appreciate this insightful and empowering read.

Key Figures

A clinical psychologist and the author of the book, who explores the role of anger in women's lives and relationships, aiming to provide guidance for understanding and dealing with this emotion constructively.

Women who share their personal stories and experiences throughout the book, illustrating common patterns of anger and the challenges in expressing it within societal and relational contexts.

Book Details
Pages

239

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement
Setting

1980s

Theme
Hate & Anger

Femininity

Friendship
Topic
Relationships
Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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