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The Cow in the Parking Lot: A Zen Approach to Overcoming Anger by Leonard Scheff, Susan Edmiston
emp1234's review
1.0
Listened to this one. The combination of the narrator's earnest reading (sometimes with bad accents) combined with the author's quaint stories was off-putting. Would not recommend unless you're so angry that even the most simplistic advice might help you.
marthalclausen's review
3.0
I am skeptical, but hopeful at the same time. Here's hoping it stops the rage haha
mmbay's review
4.0
Easy to read discussion of the Buddhist approach to anger, lots of practical and useful insight.
absodium's review
5.0
Easily digestible advice on small things that cause anger. Lovely comparisons and really fitting stories used to show or explain a point. Even if the content is educational I was entertained for the whole book. A must read for open minded individuals interested in zen teaching and mindfulness practices.
nithou's review
4.0
Quite an interesting book, advised by a friend as I struggle sometimes with anger issues. This book taught me a lot about our relationship with anger and how to handle it, and I have to say that, by using its tips and techniques, I was able to distanciate myself from a lot of anger moments and that provided quite a relief. Of course I still have a long way to go, but for anyone whom feels too controlled by one's emotions, this book can teach quite a lot :)
« Holding onto anger is giving someone else free rent in our head. »
« Holding onto anger is giving someone else free rent in our head. »
cozigremlin's review
5.0
I recently read another book, [b:I'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life|38502471|I'd Rather Be Reading The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life|Anne Bogel|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1522239360s/38502471.jpg|60141215], and in one of the essays Bogel talks about how books come into our lives when we need them most. Sometimes we don't even realize we need the book, but then we read it and realize, "Wow."
*slow clapping for the universe and it's impeccable timing*
This book came to me when I needed it and I honest to goodness feel different in a subtle, but distinct, way after reading this book. Its writing is accessible, the exercises are actually useful, and it had some really good tips for those of us looking to be free from anger.
*slow clapping for the universe and it's impeccable timing*
This book came to me when I needed it and I honest to goodness feel different in a subtle, but distinct, way after reading this book. Its writing is accessible, the exercises are actually useful, and it had some really good tips for those of us looking to be free from anger.