Anger, hatred, resentment, fear, jealousy, paranoia, greed - tough emotions, but ones that most of us experience at one time or another. This gritty explorations of such "toxins" help us to recognize the negative emotions and mental states we can absorb consciously - or unconsciously - and suggests creative ways of working with them. Written by a former journalist and trainer in conflict resolution who speaks openly from her personal experience of conflict, anger, and fear.