Fire in the Belly: On Being a Man

Author: Keen, Sam

Color: Burgundy/maroon

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• Bantam

Number Of Pages: 288

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“Sam Keen is one of the most creative, profound thinkers of our time. I personally have learned and benefited immensely from his books. He brings to the men's movement a new kind of practical wisdom that should help both men and women.”—John Bradshaw, author of HomecomingHow does one become a “real man”? By joining a fraternity? Getting a letter in football? Conquering a lot of women? Making a lot of money?With traditional notions of manhood under attack, today's men (and women) are looking for a new vision of masculinity. In this groundbreaking book, Sam Keen offers an inspiring guide for men seeking new personal ideals of strength, potency, and warrior-ship in their lives.What does it really mean to be a man? Fire in the Belly answers that question by daringly confronting outdated models that impoverish, injure, and alienate men. It shows instead how men can find their own path to understanding the unique mysteries of being male and in the process rediscover a new vitality and virility that will energize every aspect of their lives. Here is a look at men at work, at play, at war, and in love, moving from brokenness to wholeness and building nurturing, satisfying relationships with one another, their mates, and their families.At no time in history have there been so many men looking for new roles, new attitudes, and new ways of being. In this powerful and empowering book, author Sam Keen retells for modern times the ancient story of the search for what it means to be a man—a man with fire in his belly and passion in his heart.“This book taught me things i didn't know, thawed out some feelings that had been frozen, and made me remember things I thought I wanted to forget. The growing men's movement has added a voice and a book that captures the problems of being male and the promises of manhood achieved. I didn't want it to end.”—John Lee, author of The Flying Boy

Reviews:

“Sam Keen is one of the most creative, profound thinkers of our time. I personally have learned and benefited immensely from his books. He brings to the men's movement a new kind of practical wisdom that should help both men and women.” —John Bradshaw, author of Homecoming

“This book taught me things i didn't know, thawed out some feelings that had been frozen, and made me remember things I thought I wanted to forget. The growing men's movement has added a voice and a book that captures the problems of being male and the promises of manhood achieved. I didn't want it to end.” —John Lee, author of The Flying Boy

About the Author:

Sam Keen is a noted author and lecturer who has written thirteen books on philosophy and religion. He earned graduate degrees from the Harvard Divinity School and Princeton University, and spent twenty years working as an editor of  Psychology Today. Keen coproduced the Emmy-nominated PBS documentary  Faces of the Enemy, and was the subject of a PBS special with Bill Moyers entitled  Your Mythic Journey with Sam Keen. When not writing or traveling around the world lecturing and giving seminars on a wide range of topics, Keen cuts wood, tends to his farm in the hills above Sonoma, takes long hikes, and practices the flying trapeze. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1   INVITATION TO A JOURNEY    The year I was seventeen I received many messages from my classmates, my family, and my culture about what was required to be a real man:   Join the fraternity. Get a letter in football, baseball, or basketball. Screw a lot of girls. Be tough; fight if anybody insults you or your girl. Don’t show your feelings. Drink lots of beer (predrug era). Be nice—don’t fight or drink. Dress right—like everybody else: penny loafers, etc. Get a good job, work hard and make a lot of money. Get your own car. Be well liked, popular.   My grandmother gave me a Bible with a note that said: “Read this every day, Big Boy—it will make you a real man.”   I felt I w...

EAN: 9780553351378

Release Date: 01-03-1992

Languages: English

Item Note: Good shape with typical wear. Has a remainder mark. Paperback Used - Very Good Ships fast! 1992

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood

Binding: Paperback