The Anger Busting Workbook: Simple, Powerful Techniques for Managing Anger & Saving Relationships Paperback – June 15, 2005

This book works well for all levels of "ragers" or those with anger issues. For a long time I would struggle with those who "triggered" me, not knowing that much of my anger and frustration was because that other person was really the one who was upset. In a vicious cycle like that it's hard to pull out. This book gave me the tools and insight to change. The biggest thing was the "promise" or "contract". Despite who starts it, the challenge to not engage and to avoid anger all together was a huge kick start to becoming a different person. It felt so wrong to walk out or to take the blame and make 200% effort to keep the peace. Often keeping peace was not possible. But by taking this challenge, the result was that that other person was the only "rager". Often my wife would come back and apologize!! Wow!! Loosing is winning. Maybe I was just ready for this book. Maybe this book has the right approach. Either way it's working!!! I've been to therapists and counselors, alone and as a couple. In my opinion and the books opinion so much time and money is wasted digging for the why as you dig through your past for answers. It's been my experience that has only resulted in pulling out the big labels of predictors and only creates fear in you, your partner, and therapist since the thought is, "oh, my with a past like that it's likely you are like that too because of conditioning"...what a load of crap!!! This book skips all that and goes to how to change your thinking, how to avoid the conflict, and how to take the fire out from under the situation so as not to allow it to boil over...real tools that create real results! I recommend this for those who are looking for results, and if you can get your therapist to buy into this model, then perfect!!! Thank you!! It is changing my life for the better!!!

if you did - dont read it. OMG - quick synopsis. his answer to fixing your anger is a) don't speak b) don't look c) accept what ever your wife says is right. I almost wrote significant other but this book SPECIFICALLY targets men. hey listen - if your court ordered or whatever, do what you gotta do. I found plenty of exercises on the internet that were helpful in keeping me calm.just burn this piece of garbage - it ludicrous to suggest that the asnwer to discussing issues is blind acceptance and submission. I was actually in a pretty good mood before i started reading this trash.PS not court ordered - not getting divorced - not forced in any way. was actually seeking help for myself so I don't go through life angry.this piece of garbage is in the binit would be awesome if Amazon would let you read the first pages. realistically the first two paragraphs would have saved me 14 bucks

Hmmm...where to begin. My wife had left me and it looked as if there was no hope of getting back together. We were on the path to divorce. She left because I had serious anger issues and was a very unpleasant individual. I had to do something! I bought The Anger Busting Workbook...and, my wife is back! It works! I still follow the lessons today. For any man in this situation..don't wait! This book may not be for everyone, but it worked for me. While my wife was away, I emailed her everyday to let her know what lesson I was working on. She told me later, that even in an email, she could tell I was becoming more positive and happy. I'm not saying that this is the cure all for a bad marriage..every situation is different..but it can work if you follow the lessons and don't give up.Malkia

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Amazon keeps some records.................I bought this book about 8-9 years ago. The book did indeed help me..........along with some other books, and HUMANS. But this book was indeed the START. I am no longer angry at the world and the people in it as I was at that time.I am pretty happy most days, and I do not need to take any type of meds to be that way. This book , again, was just the start that brought about some positive change in my life. If you are angry 24/7, try this and also apply some other positive things into your life. Your mental attitude will take a turn for the better.

I think this is a good resource for some, but not me. This really focuses on violence side of anger, which is not my issue. It was a little disturbing what they thought the typical behavior was for those reading this work book. As I said before for some very extreme cases this would be useful, but if you have yelling or coping issues this book is WAY over kill.

Chapters are too lengthy and clients have complained about how long the material is. I even have tired after copying the 1st ten sheets. Material should not be that long and perhaps shoudl be broken down into more segments.I barely use it.

For anyone who has, or knows of someone who has, anger issues, this is a great simple workbook to learn more about how to deflect and/or control outbursts. I highly recommend this workbook for anyone affected by anger.

Excellent resource for anyone wanting to STOP acting wrong and start acting right towards those they love.

Just wish it would not only address angry men, but also angry women. But the techniques work anyway and it's fun to read the men's perspective.