Beschreibung:
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.
Rage, resentment, envy, jealousy, and hatred-- these emotionsseem to dominate our times. They rule our highways, our workplacesour homes, and our hearts.In this provocative book of essays, writer Garret Keizerconsiders anger in all its baffling forms. Poignantly aware of hisown temper, and of his ties to a religion that glorifies meeknessthe author looks at anger as a paradox in our struggle to remainhuman in the midst of an infuriating world. Interweaving personalanecdotes, mythological stories, sacred texts, and Keizer'sinsightful observations, The Enigma of Anger will prove awelcome companion for anyone who has ever wrestled with wrath-orwished to make better use of it.
Preface xiANGER IN THE LORDWhere I Come From 5The Wrath of God 15Christ the Tiger 25The Deadly Sin 39Even in the Desert 55ANGER IN THE HEADAnger as Mentality 69Anger as Fear 81Anger as Privilege 97Anger as Grief 111Anger as Grace 125ANGER IN THE HOUSEThe Chronic Angers of the House 137Angry Men: Agamemnon and Saul, Michael Henchard and Wade Ward 149Angry Women: Clytemnestra and Boudica, Medea and Sethe 167Anger and Children 185Domestic Revolution 197ANGER IN THE CHURCHThey That Are Sick 211Passion Plays 225Forgiveness 237Loving the Enemy 251Anger at God 267ANGER IN THE WORLDWork 283Words 301Venturing Out 317Napoleon's Test 331Someday You Will 351The Author 363