God's Rib: A Cultural History of Men

Author: Robert Bly [USA]
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: A bestseller in the United States. Ranked #1 on the New York Times Best Seller List for 62 consecutive weeks! It is timely and powerful in shaping a true man. – The New York Times Scholarly and passionate, whether in mythology and literature or in psychology and anthropology, Bly conducts almost obsessive research. Like his other works in recent years, this book delves deeply into the exploration of men and masculinity. – The Washington Post An unusual proposition, it articulates a conservative, paradoxical choice in our human civilization; it explores the relationships between men and women, the poor and the rich, and the young and the old; by returning to ancient times and maintaining an unconscious collective life, the author presents the answers he has long sought. – The Washington Post God’s Rib is a remarkable work. With poetic insight and emotion, the author vividly portrays a blueprint for a man’s emotions. Through repressed and raw emotions, he guides us on a unique journey, helping us discover or rediscover what a true, fundamental world of men truly is. – The Los Angeles Times In this powerful yet somewhat profound classic, the author offers us a comprehensive and fresh perspective—a new vision of what men truly are. Bly’s views are based on two ongoing projects: his exploration of men and his reflection on his own life. In this book, the author focuses on the destructive impact of distant fathers, while deeply lamenting the disappearance of male education in human civilization! Bly intends to help us recall the strong image of men that we have long abandoned—a protector, a confident individual. To achieve this, hes the rich of many ancient stories and legends. He cites the story of "Iron John" from Grimms’ Fairy Tales, a spiritual mentor, also known as the "Wild Man," who guides a boy through eight stages of a man’s growth. Through poetic yet relatable language, the grandeur of mythology is closely linked with our own practical and painful lessons. In God’s Rib, the author creates an extraordinary achievement, one that will undoubtedly guide and inspire all men and women in the days to come.