Help! There's a Worm in My Mango: Dealing with Difficult People

From the opening scene of a youngster in Uganda biting into what he thought was a luscious green mango to the realization it was rotten inside, each page of this book proves that "You can't judge a mango by its texture."This father-son writing duo cleverly and candidly exposes the very essence of toxic people you most likely work with, live with, play with, and even sit beside in church. These people are not easy to deal with - but once you understand why and how they act and react, difficult relationships can become less paralyzing.Derived from forty years of personal experience, ministry, and counseling, these real-life anecdotes will make you cringe, smile, cry, and nod your head as you see how these multi-legged animals are intriguingly similar:Hyena - The PredatorPython - The StranglerBadger - The BullyCat - The ManipulatorPorcupine - The HypersensitivePeacock - The Know-It-AllOctopus - The FraudHelp! There's a Worm in My Mango is an excellent cheat-sheet for managing difficult people who often cannot be avoided: a demanding boss; your bullying parent; a needy spouse; a manipulative pastor; a chameleonic child ... . There are people we can't always walk away from, nor can we change them. This book helps you recognize the worms and gives you permission to enjoy the rest of your mango!