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The Enigma of Anger
Essays on a Sometimes Deadly Sin
“Given the amount of rage that exists throughout all levels and strata of modern society, The Enigma of Anger couldn’t arrive at a better time.”--Booklist “If you want to consider anger with a congenial (but not comforting) man of God who has sharp eyes and ears, read Keizer’s book.”--Guy Davenport, Harper’s Magazine “A passionate and profound meditation on the nature of a greatly maligned emotion. This is a splendid book.”--Ron Hansen, author, Hitler’s Niece “The Enigma of Anger is a thoughtful, principled, and honest interrogation of a disquieting subject. . . . The result is useful and humane.”--Phillip Lopate, author, Portrait of My Body “This book is clearly a masterpiece.”--Noel Perrin, author, Giving Up the Gun: Japan’s Reversion to the Sword, 1543-1879 “There is enough edgi ness in this book on anger to convince you that Garret Keizer knows what he is talking about; there is also enough grace to make you think about anger—both human and divine—in a whole new way.”--Barbara Brown Taylor, author, When God Is Silent “A timely book about the uses—good and otherwise—of anger and about what it truly means to be human, by one of the finest and most courageous writers at work in America today.” --Howard Frank Mosher, author, The True Account
Garret Keizer (Author)
9780787973100, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 11 May 2004
384 pages
21.6 x 13.9 x 2.6 cm, 0.408 kg
Rage, resentment, envy, jealousy, and hatred— these emotions seem to dominate our times. They rule our highways, our workplaces, our homes, and our hearts. In this provocative book of essays, writer Garret Keizer considers anger in all its baffling forms. Poignantly aware of his own temper, and of his ties to a religion that glorifies meekness, the author looks at anger as a paradox in our struggle to remain human in the midst of an infuriating world. Interweaving personal anecdotes, mythological stories, sacred texts, and Keizer's insightful observations, The Enigma of Anger will prove a welcome companion for anyone who has ever wrestled with wrath-or wished to make better use of it.
Preface xi ANGER IN THE LORD Where I Come From 5 The Wrath of God 15 Christ the Tiger 25 The Deadly Sin 39 Even in the Desert 55 ANGER IN THE HEAD Anger as Mentality 69 Anger as Fear 81 Anger as Privilege 97 Anger as Grief 111 Anger as Grace 125 ANGER IN THE HOUSE The Chronic Angers of the House 137 Angry Men: Agamemnon and Saul, Michael Henchard and Wade Ward 149 Angry Women: Clytemnestra and Boudica, Medea and Sethe 167 Anger and Children 185 Domestic Revolution 197 ANGER IN THE CHURCH They That Are Sick 211 Passion Plays 225 Forgiveness 237 Loving the Enemy 251 Anger at God 267 ANGER IN THE WORLD Work 283 Words 301 Venturing Out 317 Napoleon's Test 331 Someday You Will 351 The Author 363
Subject Areas: Religion & beliefs [HR]
