Overcoming Sinful Anger: How to Master Your Emotions and Bring Peace to Your Life Paperback – December 15, 2014

Good book

This book helped me to put my anger into someone else’s perspective. While I thought I was justified because other people’s words and actions “made me react”, in reality, I was “bearing false witness” when my actions and reactions were completely controlled by myself. Fr. Morrow distinguishes between reasonable anger and sinful anger and gives a wonderful perspective on how, if unchecked, our sinful anger further damages relationships.This book is not meant for theologians or philosophers. It is meant for those who struggle in practice with managing their anger. If you are looking for a thesis paper this isn’t the book for you. If you are looking for a personable “how to” guide to help in a time of deep struggle this is for you.I learned from the insights in this book to help with my family relationships and friendships. I was not married nor in a dating relationship at the time so I can attest that this book is useful for the non-marital relationships, too. A word of caution, it takes only one person to confess but two to reconcile- this book enables you to do the former, unfortunately we can’t force anyone to do the latter with us.Thank you, Fr. Morrow- your book helped me on my journey to turn my life around and I am grateful to have had it as part of the process!

Good points and tips. Sometimes I wanted more depth, but their author did give further reading references. I would recommend this book.

Father Morrow is an excellent writer and his spiritual wisdom is invaluable. I am most grateful that he wrote and published this book. My current life situation can produce bouts of anger from me, and I do not want it to control my actions. He provides very practical skills that if applied, can help me change my behavior. When I described to book to a friend of mind, she wants to read it because she is still dealing with anger about the lose of her husband, one of her daughters, and that daughter's child, in the last 8 years.I recommend this book to anyone who wants to handle anger from a spiritual perpective. I suggest you try the spiritual perspective versus the secular. I have had anger management training, and purused other books. The element missing is the alternative behavior's spiritual side, which gives my life a deeper root in stability and fortitude.

I think the author is moving in a good direction, but I was hoping for more insight.I got nervous when the reasons listed for angry behavior were merely "power and control, a refusal to take responsibility, and habit".These interpretations seem like by-products of what is going on in the human heart, not root causes.I would wager most anger is caused by hurt and an inability to properly manage hurt, to give them to God and forgive. Also, our uncomfortableness in feeling vulnerable and then connecting those feelings with Christ's vulnerability on the cross. Power, control, lack of responsibility, and habit seem to be by-products of deeper feelings of hurt and vulnerability that have not been addressed.Was hoping for more depth, as this is an issue I struggle with from time to time..I want to see my beautiful Catholic church move away from formulaic responses to human problems and start getting real about the inner workings of the human heart and how God wishes to reside there in most intimate ways. God bless.

Pathways of Learning on the Catholic Channel of SiriusXM radio will interview Fr. Thomas Morrow about his book, Overcoming Sinful Anger this week. It was an easy and interesting read. Whether the reader is challenged by his/her temper, or loves someone who is challenged, Fr. Morrow offers insight and practical advice that is hopeful. As an educator, I picked up valuable pointers that will help teachers and parents direct young people who struggle with inappropriate behavior due to ADD, ADHD, allergies, oppositional defiance, etc. It's a book about practical spirituality for the adult and youth. Mostly it is for the individual who wants better relationships. There are references to other authors who provide additional expertise. Great advice for dating and marriage. Read it! It's definitely worth the time and effort.

This is a very quick ride and provides great tips as well as references/resources to overcome anger. My key takeaway is that overcoming anger is not a matter of willpower

There was some sticky residue on the back where a sticker had been and the book felt dirty (dusty), but was easily cleaned without damaging the cover which is sturdy. Otherwise in great condition and arrived quickly.