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jtisreading's review against another edition
4.0
In the search to read more books about "masculinity" and "becoming a man", I picked up this title from one of my favorite authors. It is thought-provoking, shaping, and intelligent and articulate.
It still lacks a sense of structure, which is understandable considering it is from Rohr and also the way it was written. But its content is something I will chew on for many months and probably come back to throughout the rest of life.
It is good to have a book such as this in the Christian circle, because of how many crappy books about Manhood there are that basically deny relevant issues on masculinity, femininity, and gender in contemporary society.
It also isn't pseudo-psycho babble from these contemporary authors that write about archetypes in a completely off base and ridiculous way like Jordan Peterson. Anyway, read up.
It still lacks a sense of structure, which is understandable considering it is from Rohr and also the way it was written. But its content is something I will chew on for many months and probably come back to throughout the rest of life.
It is good to have a book such as this in the Christian circle, because of how many crappy books about Manhood there are that basically deny relevant issues on masculinity, femininity, and gender in contemporary society.
It also isn't pseudo-psycho babble from these contemporary authors that write about archetypes in a completely off base and ridiculous way like Jordan Peterson. Anyway, read up.
gconachan's review against another edition
4.0
Growing up in “Wild at Heart” culture, I was uncertain as to where Rohr was going to go with the notion of masculinity, or male spirituality. Yet his approach is wise and carefully thought out. He addresses the male journey with its challenges and woes, and distinguishes what it looks like for a man to become a wise man. His is a gentleness and honesty that is often neglected in male tropes and stereotypes - and for reasons he unpacks. I’d recommend the read for anyone wanting a less stereotypical approach to gender and male spirituality. Though it isn’t the most inclusive writing, especially for the LGBTQ community, it’s a good read and offers many good insights to reflect on and respond to.
brucefarrar's review
2.0
The book contains a lot of sound spiritual advise from Rohr. I understand powerlessness, the leaning that comes from failure, the need to not let my ego try to run my life by itself. I continue to work on a realistic sense of self-worth and the need for improvement without fretting about never reaching perfection.
But I’m afraid that I still don’t see why male spirituality is different from anyone else’s spirituality. I just don’t get “Iron John,” “Father Hunger,” and the “King, Warrior, Magician, and Lover soul images.” They have no relevance to my life or anything to which I can relate. I realize that for some men they may strike a chord, but for me they are just frivolous mumbo jumbo.
The kindle edition lacks several diagrams.
But I’m afraid that I still don’t see why male spirituality is different from anyone else’s spirituality. I just don’t get “Iron John,” “Father Hunger,” and the “King, Warrior, Magician, and Lover soul images.” They have no relevance to my life or anything to which I can relate. I realize that for some men they may strike a chord, but for me they are just frivolous mumbo jumbo.
The kindle edition lacks several diagrams.
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