{"product_id":"the-enigma-of-anger-essays-on-a-sometimes-deadly-sin-paperback-softback-9780787973100","title":"The Enigma of Anger; Essays on a Sometimes Deadly Sin (Paperback \/ softback) 9780787973100","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Enigma of Anger\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eEssays on a Sometimes Deadly Sin\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Given the amount of rage that exists throughout all levels and strata of modern society, \u003ci\u003eThe Enigma\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eof Anger\u003c\/i\u003e couldn’t arrive at a better time.”--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e   “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, \u003ci\u003eHarper’s Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e “A passionate and profound meditation on the nature of a greatly maligned emotion.  This is a splendid book.”--Ron Hansen, author, \u003ci\u003eHitler’s Niece\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e “\u003ci\u003eThe Enigma of Anger\u003c\/i\u003e is a thoughtful, principled, and honest interrogation of a disquieting subject. . . . The result is useful and humane.”--Phillip Lopate, author, \u003ci\u003ePortrait of My Body\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e “This book is clearly a masterpiece.”--Noel Perrin, author, \u003ci\u003eGiving Up the Gun: Japan’s Reversion to the     Sword, 1543-1879\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e “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, \u003ci\u003eWhen God Is Silent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“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, \u003ci\u003eThe True Account\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGarret Keizer (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780787973100, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 11 May 2004\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e384 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 13.9 x 2.6 cm, 0.408 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eRage, resentment, envy, jealousy, and hatred— these emotions seem to dominate our times. They rule our highways, our workplaces, our homes, and our hearts.  \u003cp\u003eIn 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, \u003ci\u003eThe Enigma of Anger\u003c\/i\u003e will prove a welcome companion for anyone who has ever wrestled with wrath-or wished to make better use of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eANGER IN THE LORD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere I Come From 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Wrath of God 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChrist the Tiger 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Deadly Sin 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEven in the Desert 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eANGER IN THE HEAD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnger as Mentality 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnger as Fear 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnger as Privilege 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnger as Grief 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnger as Grace 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eANGER IN THE HOUSE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Chronic Angers of the House 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAngry Men: Agamemnon and Saul, Michael Henchard and Wade Ward 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAngry Women: Clytemnestra and Boudica, Medea and Sethe 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnger and Children 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDomestic Revolution 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eANGER IN THE CHURCH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThey That Are Sick 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassion Plays 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForgiveness 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoving the Enemy 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnger at God 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eANGER IN THE WORLD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWords 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVenturing Out 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNapoleon's Test 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSomeday You Will 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Author 363\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Religion \u0026amp; beliefs [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Religion \u0026amp; beliefs\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Religion%20\u0026amp;%20beliefs%20%5BHR%5D%22\"\u003eHR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52502998614296,"sku":"9780787973100","price":14.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780787973100.jpg?v=1786322926","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-enigma-of-anger-essays-on-a-sometimes-deadly-sin-paperback-softback-9780787973100","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}