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Acknowledgements

My gratitude is endless. Without the support of so many, this book would have never been written. First and foremost, I thank my family. Mom, for her strength and unconditional love, my brother David and his wife Julia, for their support and encouragement, and my daughter Sarah and nieces Rayna and Hanna, for reminding me what living is really all about.

I appreciate so many of my friends and colleagues who have supported me in this venture. I’m grateful to the Bad Ass Melanoma Warriors Facebook group for helping me feel connected and reminding me to “live” and not just survive. To my dear friends of Bill W., without whom I could not have possibly accepted my malady, and to all my Facebook friends, thank you so much for your endless support and for being so selfless and unconditional. And finally, to George...my closest confidant, who sees the worst of me and accepts me anyhow. You are valued more than you know.

Sincere thanks to Gerald Hedlund, who met deadlines in spite of a hurricane ripping the roof off his home. To Jacki, Jonathan, Vince, and Michael, with Self Publishing, Inc., whose guidance, patience, and support have been invaluable. I would strongly recommend anyone writing a book to work with your company. To Bevan, a teenage IT guru somewhere in South Africa, whose skill, reliability, and strong character have been a breath of fresh air, and to Cyndee Davis, whose talent I could not possibly have done without.

I made a commitment to myself to write this book as part of my recovery from cancer. I have tremendous gratitude to my physicians for giving me this opportunity, as they are responsible for saving my life. Anyone who thinks that doctors don’t care hasn’t met mine. They cared enough to insist that I transform into a stronger, wiser, and more useful human being. To my surgeon, Dr. Keith Delman at Emory University, for the work he did removing the tumor from my back, but more than that, for going out of his way to meet with my daughter and family and explain the challenges we were about to face. To the coolest oncologist on the planet, Dr. Daniel Dubovsky, who continues to empower me to be a partner in my recovery and not just a patient. And to his support team, who took the brunt of my rants during treatment yet continued to be nice to me anyhow. To Dr. George Wong, whose presence I try to model, and for his sincerity, advice, knowledge, and wisdom of both Western and Chinese medicine. His complex mixes of herbs continue to save my life. To my dermatologist, Dr. Russell Harris, an expert in skin cancer, who tells the most interesting stories each time he does another excision on my back, and to everyone in his office for always going the extra mile to take care of both my daughter and me. To Dr. Alan Miller, for not firing me as a patient even though I rarely follow his directions. To my mentor, Dr. Richard Blue, for telling me each time we meet, “YOU’RE THE MAN!” To Dr. Ray Horowitz, for keeping the chemicals in my head relatively straight since chemotherapy. And very special thanks to Dr. Susan Russell, for her knowledge and practice of acupuncture, her ongoing spiritual guidance, compassion, friendship, and vision, and for writing such a beautiful Foreword to this book.

And finally, to my clients...those I learn from the most. Thank you for your courage and fortitude, and for trusting me to help you. I’m humbled and privileged to be (or have been) an important part of your lives.

Foreword

Dr. Susan Russell holds a Ph.D of Energy Medicine

-Th.D of Holism L.Ac. (Licensed NCCAOM Board

Certified Acupuncturist) QiGong - LMSW

(Licensed Master of Social Work)

Turning Point Healing Center

Award Winner of the Best of Marietta

2009 & 2010 -Holistic Help Services

4343 Shallowford Rd. Ste. H-5

Marietta, GA 30062

770-552-4155

www.Turningpointhc.com

Anyone who is intrigued by Inside the Mind of an Angry Man is already interested in exploring new possibilities for dealing with anger...and healing from its devastating effects. By turning the pages of Inside the Mind of an Angry Man, you will learn how to turn your pages of anger into a new life chapter by shedding your old personal historical landscape and scripting new pages filled with your new “true-self norm.”

Evan Katz offers an exciting, clearly written, candid look at anger, its realities, and its repercussions. His insights and understanding confirm that he is a knowledgeable authority not only on the subject of anger, but also on a clear path to personal transformation, one he has walked himself with tenacity and resolve.

Evan is able to cut through the murky waters of anger with plain language that is easily grasped by those wanting to learn more. He sheds light on the complexities and challenges posed by the condition of underlying latent rage in a world where anger and angry people are so often misunderstood. He is unusually gifted at being able to walk anyone through the dimly-lit world of anger and provides a proven map to cast off anger methodically for those who wrestle with their angry dragons.

This book is impressive. It is ideal for anyone who is in a relationship with an angry person, as well as the rest of us who understand that within us all lies a part that expresses or suppresses an anger that needs to be tamed and transformed. Practitioners will also be drawn by the book’s simple depth of detail woven on every page. Evan’s book not only discloses the challenges that he faced but provides a step by step understanding of the core issues that shape the world of anger and the way out of it.

Perhaps the most daunting challenge faced by anyone who has a desire to change his circumstances is facing himself. Like feuding polarized groups, ego aspects cling to old roles to retain control and thereby avoid feeling the devastation of shame and powerlessness. These imprints remain on replay as the result of early childhood experiences, when a child could not possibly overcome these states. Evan offers clear direction to shift from that frozen childhood state to an adult with self-dignity...capable of deeper, more meaningful intimacy with others. Anybody who has spent any time in Angry-ville will find familiar guideposts here.

For all of us who continue to self-explore and shed patterns that no longer serve, thank you, Evan, for the courage to give voice to your story and the stories of many others. The draft copy which Evan Katz sent me several weeks ago is already dog-eared from referencing use.

—Dr. Susan Russell