Anger. It''s one of our most basic, and often most destructive, human emotions. And in today''s world, it''s a constant, escalating force, from road rage to domestic abuse, from teen violence to acts of terrorism. More than ever we need effective ways to live with it, understand it-and learn to deal with it. This landmark book from world-renowned psychotherapist Dr. Albert Ellis, creator of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), shows you how.

Presented in a simple step-by-step program that anyone can master, the proven, time-tested principles of REBT teach you to manage and even eliminate anger, without sacrificing necessary assertiveness. Here you''ll discover:

*What exactly is anger, and must you feel it?

*How you create your own anger

*Methods of thinking, feeling, and acting your way out of anger

*Why holding on to anger is sometimes fun-and how to let it go

*How to use REBT to cope with tragic events that are far beyond our control

...and much more, including numerous real-world case studies, plus a comprehensive, critical analysis of the various approaches to this age-old problem. Whether at home or at work, in a personal or political context, this breakthrough approach will enable you to take control of the anger that can stand in the way of success and happiness.