Combining keen wit and penetrating insight, Betty Perkins develops the idea that difficult people (lions) are opportunities not obstacles. A difficult relationship can be a catalyst for personal growth. Here you can learn how difficult people show you what to heal in yourself, how you can accept and express anger without creating conflict and how you can relate to people who are rejecting, critical, abusive or withdrawn. With useful case histories, examples and notes on how to develop your skills with easy-to-follow-exercises Lion Taming is a superb book for professionals in the social services field as well as proving useful in any family or work situation.