Looking at the history and psychology of why men suffer and what we might do about it. A broad look at how men might understand themselves better and, in meeting in Circles, support each other in creating a better life.
“I have been reading your essay, its very clear and comprehensive, you have really done your homework! I was especially touched by the personal parts – how some really rough things had been in your life early on, and how you had come through those. It was good to be given a journey into the ideas that were so helpful to me going back over my life, and have those expanded with some I hadn’t thought about before. Good luck with the larger work too that this will form part of.” (Steve Biddulph AM)
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Chapters / Content
INTRO
1. We All Suffer
2. As A Man
3. What Is Of Most Importance?
4. Men Need Meaning and Purpose
5. Most Men Suffer
6. Hurting
WHY MEN SUFFER
7. From Boy to Man
8. Relationship to Father
9. History
10. Loss of Meaning and Connection
11. Loss of Code
12. Void of Masculinity
13. Need for Masculine & Feminine Balance
14. Redressing Our Attitude Towards Women
15. Change of Mores
16. Toxic Masculinity
17. Roles and Expectations
18. What To Do?
19. Economic Rationalism
20. Psychological
21. Who You Think You Are
22. Persona
23. Socialisation
24. Self-Caring
25. Mid-Life
26. Inner Balance
27. Anima / Animus
SOME HEALING PATHWAYS
28. Spirituality
29. Inner Work
30. Men’s Support Circles
31. One Man’s Dreaming ( a personal enquiry )
Some Reviews
“I have been reading your essay, its very clear and comprehensive, you have really done your homework! I was especially touched by the personal parts. It was good to be given a journey into the ideas that were so helpful to me going back over my life, and have those expanded with some I hadn’t thought about before. Good luck with the larger work too that this will form part of.” [Steve Biddulph AM]
“A very comprehensive assessment and guide for modern men to move forward. I like your well researched and very non-judgemental and gentle approach. It’s an easy and impactful read.”[Nicholas de Castella / Australian Breathwork College]
“Excellent job. I think you are doing some great work.” [Greg Millan (d. 2025) Men’s Health Services]
“I loved the transparency and authenticity! Well done, I read the lot in one session.” [Robert J Re / Principal / RJR&A]
“Congratulations on the strength it must have taken to draw upon your own personal experience to deliver a resource that will hopefully benefit many other people.” [The Black Dog Institute Team, NSW]
“Congratulations on your work in this challenging area, and your effort and commitment in producing and distributing your book.” [J. James / President / Canberra Jung Society]
“Thank you for sharing your sensitive and insightful writing. It is very good to hear from someone working with men as you do and we will disseminate this for you. And, well, for all of us.” [Kerry P. / President / CG Jung Society Brisbane]
“I enjoyed your thoughtful insights immensely.” [K. Hall / Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing / AFL HOUSE ]