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THE FOREWORD - Second Edition, 2006
"Just
now I finished reading What’s Good About Anger? and
my first thought was, “I wish I had read this a long
time ago.” It is so chockfull of wise
counsel, and old-fashioned common sense that I believe it
will be a great help to anyone who puts into practice the
truth it teaches.
Sometimes
the anger lies just below the surface, popping up in the
form of a sharp tongue and a critical, unhappy spirit. Other
times it shows itself in a tendency to resort to physical
violence. More often the anger lies deeper, hidden even to
the person, like a snake coiled in the grass, waiting to
strike when the time is right. This explains why some people
who appear to be sunny, cheerful types can under certain
types of pressure explode in a rage that can be dangerous
and sometimes deadly.
As Lynette
Hoy and Ted Griffin make clear, anger is one of our most
powerful emotions. Left unchecked, it can destroy us in every
way we can be destroyed. It festers within, choking out our
joy, clouding our perspective, corroding our thinking, and
rendering us unable to have healthy relationships. So many
marriages suffer because of anger that is not handled properly.
And so many children have been hurt because a parent reacted
wrongly under pressure.
This much
we already know. But this book leads us beyond the problem
to a genuine solution. You may be surprised
to know that anger itself is not evil or wrong. We all get
angry
from time to time. It’s how we respond to our anger,
what we do about it, and how we express it that makes all
the difference. Healthy anger actually promotes spiritual
growth and positive relationships. If that thought surprises
you, get ready for even more surprises as you read this book.
I am very
grateful to Lynette and Ted for making this material available.
I needed to read it myself. I think you’ll feel the
same way when you are finished. Here is a book filled with
truth that can set you free. Read it, digest it, and then
put it to work in your own life."
Dr. Ray
Pritchard, Author, Speaker, Pastor
www.keepbelieving.com
Note from Dr. Pritchard regarding
the new 2006 edition for a general readership.
Feb. 22, 2006: "I love the new, expanded version
of
the
book.
You've
done
what
bestselling authors
do - you've added value and content to rhe revised
edition. I think you will be pleased with the reception
in the marketplace."
Contact Lynette
Hoy at 708-524-3333 or by mail at: CounselCare
Connection, P.C., 1100 Lake Street, Suite 245,
Oak Park, IL 60301
These
programs and resources are offered by Lynette
J. Hoy, a National Certified Counselor, experienced
Marriage and Family Counselor, Licensed Clinical
Professional Counselor, Diplomate
with the American
Association of Anger Management Providers, Crisis
Counselor and Anger Management Specialist.
Co-author of What's Good About Anger? Mrs. Hoy has trained hundreds of
students, couples, clients, trainers and counselors in anger and conflict
management.
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