{"product_id":"ode-to-violence-for-the-a-costa-datalitzs-9798313671246","title":"Ode to Violence for the Overly Nice: Nice Guys Finish Last... No More !","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOde to Violence for the overly nice \u003c\/i\u003einvites you to take the gloves off and slap down a lot of prejudices. This book explores how kind people, often prisoners of their kindness, can rebalance their gentleness with assertive strength. Too often, excessive kindness leads to exhaustion, frustration and unbalanced relationships. The author proposes to redefine violence as a constructive energy, a capacity to set limits, to say \"no\" and to confront conflicts respectfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough key concepts such as the balance between strength and gentleness, assertiveness and the art of managing tension, the book shows that true kindness does not mean accepting everything. It invites readers to combine benevolence and power to live in harmony with their values while earning respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy developing \"armed kindness\", readers can transform their lives, create authentic relationships and regain control of their existence. This book is an ode to balance, an invitation to be gentle, strong and fully yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo help you put ideas into practice - and genuinely be kind to yourself - you'll find a dedicated section of practical exercises at the end of the book. Take your time with them: reflect, experiment, and engage with the material in a way that feels right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e A. Costa d'Atalité,David Erbel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798313671246\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 90\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d","brand":"A. Costa d'Atalité","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48851166363903,"sku":"9798313671246","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ode-to-violence-for-the-a-costa-datalitzs-9798313671246","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}