Duplicate Question
The question on this page has been marked as a duplicate question.
Original Question
Do a book review on the title:ANGER:A Threat to life; DESIGN FOR WHOLENESS: Dealing With Anger: Learning to Forgive Building Se...Question
Do a book review for this title ANGER:A Threat to Life., DESIGN FOR WHOLENESS: Dealing With Anger., Learning to Forgive: Building Self Esteem. By Br. Loughland Schofield, Sr. Carroll Juliano and Sr. Rosine Hammette. Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame 1990.pp.17-41.Please explain in simple English.
Answers
GPT-5 mini
Here is a simple, plain-English review of the three short pieces you named (pages 17–41) from Ave Maria Press (1990): "ANGER: A Threat to Life" (Br. Loughland Schofield), "DESIGN FOR WHOLENESS: Dealing With Anger" (Sr. Carroll Juliano), and "Learning to Forgive: Building Self Esteem" (Sr. Rosine Hammette).
Overview
- These three short essays/workshops form a small, linked set about anger and forgiveness.
- The writers speak from a faith-based (Catholic) point of view but also use commonsense and simple psychological ideas.
- The tone is gentle, practical, and aimed at everyday readers rather than specialists.
Main points (simple)
- Anger is more than an emotion: left unchecked it can harm health, relationships, and spiritual life. It is described as a real threat if we do not learn to handle it.
- Dealing with anger means becoming whole inside. That includes recognizing what makes you angry, learning safer ways to express it, and changing habits that keep anger alive. The advice is practical: pause, name the feeling, breathe, and choose a response rather than react. Prayer, reflection, and community support are suggested tools.
- Forgiveness is an important step in healing anger and rebuilding self-esteem. Forgiving does not mean ignoring hurt or pretending everything is okay; it means freeing yourself from ongoing bitterness so you can live more peacefully and confidently.
Strengths
- Clear, simple language makes the ideas easy to understand.
- Practical advice and short exercises make the material usable in daily life.
- A compassionate, nonjudgmental approach helps readers feel encouraged rather than blamed.
- The integration of faith and practical steps will appeal to readers who want spiritual as well as psychological help.
Limitations
- Because the pieces are short, they do not go deeply into therapy methods or scientific research.
- The religious approach may not fit everyone; secular readers might want more nonreligious examples.
- Some readers may want more specific, step-by-step programs for long-term anger problems.
Who will benefit
- People who want simple, spiritual and practical guidance on anger and forgiveness.
- Parish groups, small discussion groups, or individuals looking for short, reflective readings.
- Those who prefer a gentle, faith-centered approach over a clinical one.
Practical takeaways you can use today
- Notice your early signals of anger (tight chest, fast breathing, tense jaw). Stopping early makes it easier to choose a healthy response.
- Try a short pause: breathe slowly for 10–20 seconds before speaking when you feel anger rising.
- Put into words what you feel (I feel angry because…) rather than attacking the other person.
- Practice forgiving for your own peace: forgiveness helps you let go, even if you keep boundaries for safety.
Final thought
These short pieces are warm, accessible, and useful for anyone who wants simple, faith-friendly guidance on managing anger and learning to forgive. They are best used as starting points for personal reflection or group discussion, not as a full therapy manual for severe anger problems.
Overview
- These three short essays/workshops form a small, linked set about anger and forgiveness.
- The writers speak from a faith-based (Catholic) point of view but also use commonsense and simple psychological ideas.
- The tone is gentle, practical, and aimed at everyday readers rather than specialists.
Main points (simple)
- Anger is more than an emotion: left unchecked it can harm health, relationships, and spiritual life. It is described as a real threat if we do not learn to handle it.
- Dealing with anger means becoming whole inside. That includes recognizing what makes you angry, learning safer ways to express it, and changing habits that keep anger alive. The advice is practical: pause, name the feeling, breathe, and choose a response rather than react. Prayer, reflection, and community support are suggested tools.
- Forgiveness is an important step in healing anger and rebuilding self-esteem. Forgiving does not mean ignoring hurt or pretending everything is okay; it means freeing yourself from ongoing bitterness so you can live more peacefully and confidently.
Strengths
- Clear, simple language makes the ideas easy to understand.
- Practical advice and short exercises make the material usable in daily life.
- A compassionate, nonjudgmental approach helps readers feel encouraged rather than blamed.
- The integration of faith and practical steps will appeal to readers who want spiritual as well as psychological help.
Limitations
- Because the pieces are short, they do not go deeply into therapy methods or scientific research.
- The religious approach may not fit everyone; secular readers might want more nonreligious examples.
- Some readers may want more specific, step-by-step programs for long-term anger problems.
Who will benefit
- People who want simple, spiritual and practical guidance on anger and forgiveness.
- Parish groups, small discussion groups, or individuals looking for short, reflective readings.
- Those who prefer a gentle, faith-centered approach over a clinical one.
Practical takeaways you can use today
- Notice your early signals of anger (tight chest, fast breathing, tense jaw). Stopping early makes it easier to choose a healthy response.
- Try a short pause: breathe slowly for 10–20 seconds before speaking when you feel anger rising.
- Put into words what you feel (I feel angry because…) rather than attacking the other person.
- Practice forgiving for your own peace: forgiveness helps you let go, even if you keep boundaries for safety.
Final thought
These short pieces are warm, accessible, and useful for anyone who wants simple, faith-friendly guidance on managing anger and learning to forgive. They are best used as starting points for personal reflection or group discussion, not as a full therapy manual for severe anger problems.