Description: Pioneering the men's movement, Jungian analyst Robert Moore and mythologist Douglas Gillette identify and define the four mature male archetypes--the King, the Warrior, the Magician, and the Lover--as well as the four immature patterns or negative, shadow aspects. "A liberating guide to self-transformation".--Publishers Weekly.
Review Quotes:
"The authors take on the difficult task of separating man from boy by excavating 'psychological facts' from ancient myths and modern movies" - Michael J. Meade
"A map for men...[Moore and Gillette] are handing men concrete images and explicit ways of thinking and being, ways to mature and still remain fully masculine." - Chicago Sun-Times
"A liberating guide to self-transformation." - Publishers Weekly
"An exciting view of masculinity, one rooted not in domination but in creativity and empowerment of the self and others." - New Age Journal
"In a world where gender roles are shifting, and many men feel pressured to conform to conflicting societal expectations, ranging from traditional stoic masculinity to having emotional intelligence, King, Warrior, Magician, Lover provides a way for balancing these forces. It shows that true strength comes from integrating all aspects of the self, avoiding the pitfalls of hyper-masculinity or emotional repression." - Gents Café