The Angry Book - by Theodore I Rubin (Paperback)

About the Book

In this groundbreaking volume, Dr. Rubin discusses the destructive consequences of our well-intentioned efforts to suppress anger, and shows how unreleased anger can lead to anxiety, depression, insomnia, alcoholism, and other problems.

Book Synopsis

Renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author of Compassion and Self-Hate Dr. Theodore Rubin offers a unique self-help guide on improving your life by unlocking the power of your anger.

Don't get even--get mad and get over it!

When your love life is boring, could it be that you don't fight enough? When sex leaves a person cold, is frozen anger the problem? If you work too much, eat too much, drink too much, is it because you are afraid to get mad? What if your boredom, anxiety, or exhaustion isn't about stress or bad luck--but buried anger? Did you ever think of your anger as something constructive?

When you lose your temper honestly, it can be good for you. In this groundbreaking self-help guide, world-renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Theodore Rubin shows why repressed anger is the hidden cause of anxiety, burnout, addiction, and broken relationships--and how learning to face it can set you free. Understanding and releasing anger can lead to greater health, happiness, and emotional wholeness.

You'll discover:
-Why denying your anger drains your energy and joy
-How to turn explosive emotions into healthy self-expression
-Proven ways to transform resentment into confidence, passion, and purpose

It's not about getting even--it's about getting real. Get mad. Get clear. Get your life back.

Review Quotes

San Francisco Examiner An illuminating, revelatory document.

S. Dave Babbitt Speaking of Books If his observations are correct, the screamers among us are doing all right. But watch out for those cold and quiet cats.

About the Author

Theodore Isaac Rubin, MD, has served as president of the American Institute of Psychoanalysis and is the author of thirty books, including Compassion and Self-Hate, Lisa and David, Jordi, The Winner's Notebook, and Lisa and David Today. His books have been translated all over the world. He lives and practices psychiatry in New York City.