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In this contribution to the emerging men's movement, Robert Moore, a Jungian psychoanalyst and Douglas Gillette, a mythologist, examine the inner King - one of the four archetypes on the male psyche. The inner King integrates power and nurturing, firmness and caring, courage and creativity, self-affirmation and self-sacrifice. From his central position between the world of imagination and the world of action, the King within challenges every man to take up his own scepter, to dream and to make them come true.
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5 out of 5 stars
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👏👏
- By Ferdia Mulloy on 15-11-18
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Around the globe, people are facing the same problem - that we are born as individuals but are forced to conform to the rules of society if we want to succeed. To see our uniqueness expressed in our achievements, we must first learn the rules - and then how to change them completely. Told through Robert Greene's signature blend of historical anecdote and psychological insight and drawing on interviews with world leaders, Mastery provides a practical guide to greatness - and how to start living by your own rules.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Mastery through case studies, but not a "how to".
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9
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Power has an appearance and appearance has power. Ideally those two would line up together and the world would be full of good, masculine men who dress and look like good masculine men. But all too often, reality is something different. There are good men and strong leaders out there who dress and look like children or bums. There are awful, lazy men in the world who dress in a way that hides their vices from those around them and makes them appear better than they truly are. In an attempt to correct for these disparities, our current culture tries to rob both appearance of its power and power of its appearance - to say that the way a person dresses or looks doesn’t - or at least shouldn’t matter.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This is a Thing. Great Book.
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These essays, originally written by Evola during the 1930s and '40s, deal with war from a spiritual and heroic perspective. Evola selects specific examples from the Nordic, Vedic, Roman, Persian, Islamic, and other traditions to demonstrate how traditionalists can prepare themselves to experience war in a way that will allow them to overcome the limited possibilities offered by our materialistic and degraded age, thereby transcending the Age of Kali and entering the world of heroism.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A broad overview over heroism across borders
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For a long time, I found myself possessing the majority of those traits. I thought, "This is just who I am. I can't change that." Wrong. So Wrong. Most of these traits were handed to me, and probably you too, without request. With the way our society is organized (media, school, parents, etc.), these character traits proliferate. However, it wasn't until I started Un-Learning, that I truly became the well-rounded confident man I am today. Free and fulfilled in ways you can't currently imagine.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Very short and dry
- By soozoo on 01-08-18
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Sex at Dawn
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 739
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 648
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Since Darwin's day, we've been told that sexual monogamy comes naturally to our species. Mainstream science - as well as religious and cultural institutions - has maintained that men and women evolved in families in which a man's possessions and protection were exchanged for a woman's fertility and fidelity. But this narrative is collapsing....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Not sciency enough for me, but compelling
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Summary
What is masculinity? Ask 10 men, and you'll get ten vague, conflicting answers. Unlike any book of its kind, The Way of Men offers a simple, straightforward answer - without getting bogged down in religion, morality, or politics. It's a guide for understanding who men have been and the challenges men face today. The Way of Men captures the silent, stifling rage of men everywhere who find themselves at odds with the overregulated, overcivilized, politically correct modern world. If you've ever closed your eyes and wished for one day as a lion, this book is for you.
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- wulfgar
- 06-10-15
every man
I wish I had this book when I was 15. I must read for any true man.
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- F. Vermeulen
- 06-12-18
Couldn’t get past the 3rd chapter
The first chapters were so full of empty and obvious statements that I couldn’t get any further. On the upside the guy sounds like Keanu Reeves in Point Break.
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- Mr Stephen A Daws
- 15-08-18
a must read for every man.
A must read for every man. A clear presentation of how society and civilisation has damaged Man's identity and lead to disconnection from our core natures to the detriment of men and women
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- Anonymous User
- 20-06-18
interesting listening
Very good, it has a slow start but then it keeps getting more and more interesting. The audience it is aimed at are clearly men and all men should give this book a try. It really helps to understand what is the essemce of being a man. And Jack has a nice voice, so I overall enjoyed it very much.
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- Mike
- 25-03-18
content good. some performance issues
content good. some performance issues. skipped a bit. not sure if my phone or the recording.
1 person found this helpful
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- Richard Acquaye
- 28-12-17
Words from an father or uncle I wish I had
If you could sum up The Way of Men in three words, what would they be?
Retrospective, reassuring and aspiring.
What did you like best about this story?
I loved the contrast between men of old to men in this day and age. Jack describes man's need for skill mastery and strength in order to attain social standing. He also explains the need for male company, camaraderie and team work.
Any additional comments?
Don't get me wrong, I have my dad and uncles in my life but I haven't felt they've been rolemodels to pull me aside and grant manly wisdom. Though I've sought their guidance, most times i'm given generic anecdotes or no answer at all which leaves the women to raise the most of me.
But I digress... I recommend this book to any boy approaching adulthood or any man deemed as a "nice guy".
My only gripe with this audiobook is when Jack always says "Quote" when referring to a quotation.
In my opinion i'd prefer
"As the saying goes: {quotation}. {author, year}" or "{author} once said, {quotation}"
1 person found this helpful
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- Edward Corby
- 28-09-16
A must read for any man feeling lost
Jack Donovan strips masculinity down to it's raw elements and clearly explains what makes us men. He explains where masculine ideals come from and what they mean in modern society and in a civic sense.
3 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-01-17
A great book
A very, very good book and well worth a read, you will learn lots and it will motivate you. However it spends alot of time just telling you to establish a tribe or 'gang' of good mates in alot of different ways. It's good to hear it in the author's own voice and I smashed it out in two days, I also loved chapter 13, it really sent shivers down my spine!
2 people found this helpful
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- Matt
- 18-03-17
The Jock Manefesto
A terrible book! Tribal nonsense, with a narrow and exclusive view of masculinity that borders on condoning bullying.
I was looking for an intelligent critique of manhood for the modern world and found ultra right wing propaganda, that sounded like survivalist indoctrination.
Do not waste your money.
9 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 31-07-20
My god, this is so primitive !!
I could not believe how shallow the book is. I literally forced myself to listen hoping that something good will come out of this book - as this is a great topic. But no ! Save your money. There are better books to listen to.
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- Avid Reader
- 19-05-17
Needs to be re-recorded
Author/Narrator is good, but technical glitches take away from the book.
Content is very interesting.
21 people found this helpful
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- KIXX
- 02-02-17
Blow your Brains out!!!!
I was assigned by one of the presidents of the Motorcycle Club that I am prospecting for to read this. I started the book off with a mindset of... let me just get this task done so that I can appease him. After the first two chapters I found myself intrigued, addicted, blown away by the morals and values of what Jack Donovan was preaching.
I'm looking forward to getting started on his next book
7 people found this helpful
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- SlimCognito
- 10-07-15
A book I plan on reccomending my sons
Where to start? An amazing book which makes you understand yourself as a man better, and how we fit into this world.
It addresses and answers so many questions a man goes through life asking himself. What does it mean to be a man? What does it mean to be a good man? What does it mean to be good at BEING a man?
Most importantly. This book talks about what sort of lifestyle/society humanity had come from, and the dark direction we are going towards. It does get a bit dark towards the later chapters, but all throughout it is attention grabbing and interesting book.
It talks about topics of survival, masculinity, femininity, strength, courage, mastery, honor, society amongst many.
Chapter 13 was the one that hit home the hardest, look forward to it.
Give it a try, it was really a great book which I plan on letting my sons read. It will help you understand yourself better, what more could you ask for, for a mere 15 bucks?
Only reason for 4/5 Performance is that a small portion of the book, had choppy recorded audio and skipped. But it went away as book progressed. The book is narrated by the author, which conveys the information smoothly.
Some related books one might also read after this: No More Mr Nice Guy By Robert Glover and 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene.
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- T
- 30-04-18
A good primer for more in depth exploration of men and masculinity
As a man that leads hundreds of men in the topics pertinent to men and masculinity, I have some issues with some notions Donovan presents. The balance between brawny and intellectual representation of masculinity is missed and shows a lack of finesse. There are times to be the traditional warrior, times to be the diplomat, and times to be both. Yet, the presentation is geared more toward the warrior who has little skill in being a diplomat and near zero capability toward being both.
I would certainly recommend this book as one of many books for men who are interested in the topic should read in order to expand their understanding of the full spectrum of perceptions and opinions on the matters discussed. But if you are looking for a book that will be a great guide into the world of masculinity and men, this book would be dangerous to base your future thoughts and conversations on. It’s off the mark enough to make you more hazard than help.
21 people found this helpful
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- Otter
- 09-07-16
Eye Opening Introspective Look
Jack has written one of the most eye opening books I have ever read. Chapter 13 especially made me realize how society uses men and seeks to replicate pseudo masculine activities in an effort to placate men to get them to do it's bidding. I look forward to reading another book by Jack Donovan, Becoming A Barbarian, which was not available on Audible at the time this review was written.
4 people found this helpful
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- MuseGlance
- 14-11-15
Unfortunately, quite understandable
As a female with a nurturing side I rebel at the presentation, but as a philosopher that studies innate natures this was quite enlightening. I thank Donovan for saying it as plainly and intelligently as he did. Good job.
14 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-12-17
audio was a little off.
Audio skipped a little. The book was a look into my heart,.Thanks for a voice for "us".
7 people found this helpful
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- David
- 28-11-17
Great book
A very important book for those red-pilled among us. If you're looking for a thorough investigation into the nature of man, I can only think of one other book as important as this one. "Wild at Heart" by John Eldredge, which is referenced in this book.
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- Michael
- 12-05-15
A great amoral look at masculinity from the roots
If you could sum up The Way of Men in three words, what would they be?
Direct. Practical. Colorless.
Did the narration match the pace of the story?
The narration was done by the author so I give it points for that. I like to hear from the author when possible and Jack Donovan is very clear yet a bit gritty and tough sounding so it worked. However, it was slower than I preferred, yet that may be due to the writing style as well; shorter sentences with bold and direct phrases.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
The chapter on Honor was just excellent! There were several points in the book where I though, "Hell yeah...this guy gets it!" I didn't always agree with the evolutionary comparison between men and chimps but it served to get the point across. There are a lot of funny phrases in the book as well and Donovan delivers them with the kind of dry humor most guys really get.
Any additional comments?
For a society that has lost much of what raw, innate masculinity looks like, this book really helps. Donovan strips away any moral conjectures we tend to start from or surround manliness with and goes straight to how men function when our backs are against the wall and we need each other to survive. For a Christian, such as myself, this is a refreshing point of view as I typically hear about manliness in the higher ethics and moral discussions. However, Donovan sets a foundation for how and why men respond, see, compare, work for, and honor, each other, essentially saying it is built-in and it is for survival. He also does a good job of building the case for manliness while calling out the lunacy of our modern efforts to find alternatives to the survival gang or living as men: porn, gaming, sports, work, etc. He does this in a humorous and direct way. Phrases like "The Noble Masturbation Society" are just hilarious, but the kind of funny that is both true and crude...the kind of humor men enjoy most.All in all it was a good book, but stops short of answering a lot of the questions modern day men have about being a man. I know that was not the intent and perhaps The Way of Men is really The Way of Men: Part 1. For what it is though, it is a good read that should get men engaged in a discussion about how to hold onto the raw masculinity while growing in the higher ethics\morals as well.
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- Alexander
- 03-07-15
If it wasn't for the glitches it would have gotten 5 stars
There are a bunch of glitches or possibly editing that's not done well in the beginning and a little more though out the rest of the boom here and there. A little annoying but not unbearable. Over all a great book! I plan to pick up multiple copies to give out to friend and family for birthdays and other gifts.
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