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Iron John: A Book About Men
Iron John A Book About Men
Author: Robert Bly
In this deeply learned book, poet and translator Robert Bly offers nothing less than a new vision of what it is to be a man. Bly's vision is based on his ongoing work with men and reflections on his own life. He addresses the devastating effects of remote fathers and mourns the disappearance of male initiation rites in our culture. Finding rich ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780306813764
ISBN-10: 0306813769
Publication Date: 8/2004
Pages: 268
Rating:
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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3.4 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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jeemiesea avatar reviewed Iron John: A Book About Men on + 7 more book reviews
One poets mystical and mythical musings on the the male archetype that can be deduced through analyzing ancient myths and stories
bookgoddessme avatar reviewed Iron John: A Book About Men on + 106 more book reviews
Iron John read like someone's master's thesis to me. I think the author really dragged out the tale with too many details drawing away our attention instead of just taking a fascinating folk tale and just telling it with some contemporary analysis based on his varied experiences with it. It kind of set out a disclaimer right away that it was not a book intended for women (thanks) but for men to help themselves, as it is too often, in the author's opinion, that women would participate in these types of male centered books, lectures, and retreats. Oh well, it's a good book that many will enjoy I'm sure, I'm just not one of them.
MtnGoblin avatar reviewed Iron John: A Book About Men on + 30 more book reviews
Robert Bly is a great writer and poet. His thoughts are well expressed and his insights are valuable. This is especially valuable to young men seeking a path through life that is both strong and inclusive.
reviewed Iron John: A Book About Men on + 12 more book reviews
I only started reading this book. I was unable to finish it, even though it was very insightful and heady. This is a book that would interest a man in his search for identity. I thought that I would be interested in such a text as well, but I think that as a woman, I just wasn't the target audience.


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