The premise of this book is that learning to let go of anger--and
ultimately forgiving the offender--will transform the foundation of
every kind of relationship we have. Stanley defines anger as "a strong
feeling of intense displeasure, hostility, or indignation as a result of
a real or an imagined threat or insult, frustration, or injustice toward
yourself or towards someone who's very important to you." Building on
this defintion, Stanley...1. Helps readers identify the signs of anger,
so they can identify anger in themselves. 2. Reveals the far-reaching
consequences of anger, which encompass the spiritual, emotional, and
physical. 3. Teaches readers how to handle anger through thirteen
concrete steps.4. Walks readers through the steps to true forgiveness
and the healing power it brings.With compassion and a wealth of biblical
understanding, Stanley explains that the measure of a person is "the
size of thing that makes them angry." He goes on to distinguish between
healthy and harmful anger and reminds us that "righteous indignation" is
a divine emotion. However, he skillfully explains that misguided anger
eats away at ourselves, our relationships with others, and our
relationship with God. By helping readers look honestly at the source of
their anger, he gently leads them to the ability to truly forgive and
find the peace they seek.
