Overcoming Sinful Anger: How to Master Your Emotions and Bring Peace to Your Life

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!

Have anger issues? This is a quick and easy read. It had some really good points for my personal issues.

My wife & I are not the most patient people, especially with each other. Thi sbook helped us to identify the roots of our frustration and anger, and offered several way to address those feelings to avoid doing damage to others. This book is not perfect. Actually the chapter on married couples was the low point for both of us in terms of usefulness. Also, the spiritual help overall was not as great as I had hoped & parts of the book thus read similarly to any secular self-help book. That was disappointing. Overall, we are both better off for having read it & recommend it to others with similar "anger issues," tough with a few reservations as mentioned above.

Great, quick read for someone trying to overcome anger. Practical advice based in Scripture. I hope it helps you as much as it’s helped me.

...If it wasn't for the chapter for married couples. My husband and I both had a good laugh. The author gives advice for wives to basically flirt with their husband when she's mad so as not to hurt her husband's manhood. Then to just shut up and take his anger. I can understand suggesting the wife not get nasty or mean when she's mad, but this advice seems to belittle the wife and her needs. The advice for husbands is to "listen" when she's mad and no advice on how he is to act when he is mad. I suggest you simply skip this chapter and read what could have been a five star book.

Direct information, to the point. Realistic examples. Explanations of why anger is sinful for the life of a Christian Catholic.

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.

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

Great book. It dissects anger as an emotion and gives insightful and practical ways to overcome sinful behaviour derived from it.

I was reading this book while consulting Spiritual Counsellor. This book really made sense about different types of anger and ways to deal with it. Perfect blend of Spiritual and Modern Science approach.

This was an excellent book. It also has a beautiful prayer inside that really brought great enlightenment. I would highly recommend this book. It is a great short read and a keeper!!!

This is slowly killing me. Fr. Morrow's book was the way through that I had asked the Lord for. Great advice & help.

Nice value for money short and sweet content no nonsense content must read for people with anger issues. Passive anger especially