About the Author

Harriet Lerner, Ph.D., is one of our nation's most loved and respected relationship experts. Renowned for her work on the psychology of women and family relationships, she served as a staff psychologist at the Menninger Clinic for more than two decades. A distinguished lecturer, workshop leader, and psychotherapist, she is the author of The Dance of Anger and other bestselling books. She is also, with her sister, an award-winning children's book writer. She and her husband are therapists in Lawrence, Kansas, and have two sons.

Reviews

"Of all the books that have been written about the personal relationships of women and what to do about them, this is the most sound. It contains an inspirational message for all women, regardless of their age, background, or life experience. Like a family." - Peggy Papp, MSW, the Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy
"The Dance of Anger is such a helpful guide to understanding and reducing anger in close relationships.... By showing how anger works to maintain the status quo as well as to change it, Dr. Lerner gives readers information they can use to manage anger wisely and well." - Carol Tavris, Ph.D., author of Anger: The Misunderstood Emotion
"The Dance of Anger is a careful and compassionate exploration of women's anger. It will be extremely useful to almost every reader." - Susie Orbach
"Of all the books that have been written about the personal relationships of women and what to do about them, this is the most sound. Like a family heirloom, it can be passed from generation to generation as it is based on profound and lasting truths." - Peggy Papp, MSW, the Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy