Good Anger – Sam Parker in conversation with Stuart Heritage
Saturday 4 October 2025
5–6pm
£8
Maidstone Museum, Saint Faith's Street, Maidstone, UK
Event Description
Join journalist and author Sam Parker as he discusses his compelling new book, Good Anger – a powerful exploration of what anger is, why we feel it, and how it can be harnessed for positive change. In conversation with fellow journalist and author Stuart Heritage, this event will delve into the role of anger in modern life, mental health, and social justice, drawing on Sam’s personal journey and the stories of others who have turned fury into fuel. Expect a thought-provoking, honest, and at times funny conversation about one of our most misunderstood emotions.
Whether you’re someone who bottles it up, lets it out, or wants to understand it better, this is a conversation not to be missed.
Biography
Sam Parker is an award-winning editor and journalist whose writing has appeared in the Guardian, Observer, Times and British GQ, where he works as a senior editor.
His first book, Good Anger, was published with Bloomsbury in June 2025. A blend of emotional science, psychology and history, it looks at the cost of suppressed rage and how healthy anger can improve relationships, creativity and self-esteem. It was named Non-Fiction Book of the Month by The Independent and can be ordered on Waterstones and Amazon.
Prior to working at GQ, he was as a senior editor at Penguin Random House, Esquire, The Huffington Post and BuzzFeed.