{"product_id":"brothers-on-the-mend-ernest-johnson-9780671511463","title":"Brothers on the Mend: Guide Managing \u0026 Healing Anger in African American Men","description":"\u003cb\u003eAt last -- a book, written by a black man, for black men and women who want less conflict in their relationships and better ways to deal with anger.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Although the unique problems of black men are not new, they have been habitually discussed without solid suggestions for change -- until now. Psychologist Ernest Johnson, who has been helping black men cope with anger -- including his own -- for more than a decade, offers hope and answers. He shows how anger can be used -- rather than avoided -- to build a life filled with love, self-respect, and peace. Exploring the sources of frustration particular to black men today, Dr. Johnson offers prescriptions for managing anger and coping with stress. Changing thought patterns -- and actions -- begins with learning how to: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify camouflaged anger -- rage that may be repressed or diverted into harmful behaviors, such as excessive smoking, alcohol or drug use, poor eating habits, or risky sexual conduct \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild on friendliness, happiness, trust, and compassion to achieve a committed relationship with a black woman \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize the real origins of tense, hurt, or helpless feelings -- the first step toward change \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse simple techniques, such as meditation and time-outs, to stop anger before it takes control \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMove from anger to problem-solving \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeal the wounds of the past \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Contrary to popular belief, the most powerful part of a man is his feelings. \u003ci\u003eBrothers on the Mend\u003c\/i\u003e shows African-American men how to heal themselves -- and those who love them -- by embracing the feelings that will set them free.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ernest Johnson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0671511467\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780671511463\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gallery Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.94lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.18h x 5.96w x 0.70d","brand":"Ernest Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43981076431103,"sku":"9780671511463","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d1ad553f-cad5-4ef4-96af-8b5274d11543.jpg?v=1683253528","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/brothers-on-the-mend-ernest-johnson-9780671511463","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}