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Title: Wild Man's Journey: Reflections on Male Spirituality by Richard Rohr, Rohr Richard, Martos Joseph, Joseph Martos ISBN: 0-86716-279-1 Publisher: St Anthony Messenger Press Pub. Date: September, 1996 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.33 (6 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Well Written But Needs Work
Comment: This is a beautifully written book. It is very readable. If these two men speak like they write, both must be dynamic preachers, public speakers, and workshop facilitators.
The strongest parts of The Wild Man's Journey are the middle or core chapters. Examples here include: The Two Journeys, Man the Maker, and The Father Wound.
Does the book need work? Yes. Rohr's lengthy "Introduction to the Revised Edition" is not necessary. Much of the information he has included there should either be interjected into the text of other chapters or perhaps placed in an "About the Authors" section at the end of the book. Like a sermon or public speech, the introductory text of a book has to be hard-hitting and to the point to grab the attention of the audience (mainly male readers). An early chapter on John the Baptist (probably the most famous of the biblical wild men) would have been very appropriate for this book as well.
I also believe that the authors overdo "the feminine side" of male spirituality. What they interpret as feminine attributes could easily be interpreted by others (including developmental psychologists)as very masculine, fatherly traits.
This book is a good primer on male spirituality. However, there are other books available that go beyond what Rohr and Martos have written about. I would be interested in finding out just how much laity input was involved in the writing and editing of this book. Too much emphasis seems to have been placed on the viewpoint of the clergy.
Rating: 2
Summary: The 60's are over dude
Comment: The book has moments of clarity then it will wander off. Uses sexually charged terms like androgeny, feminine side, masculine side which are totally unnecessary. I think the dude has wandered a little too far into eastern mystisism for his own good. It makes me wonder if he really is a Christian, especially when he is promoting Mary worship. Mary should be venerated not worshipped.
Rating: 5
Summary: Wild Man's Journey to Wisdom
Comment: I have been going through life-changing circumstances and this book speaks to me in a way that gives me understanding about myself as a man and has me take responsibility for my life as a human being and a spiritual being. I first read the book over five years ago and it was interesting. Now that I am on a journey for a deeper understanding of myself, I happened to come across the book again and re-read it. My listening of this book is so much different now than before and it challenges me to continue the journey to be a man of wisdom in my life and make a difference with the people I meet. This book is a treasure.
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Title: Quest for the Grail by Richard Rohr ISBN: 0824516540 Publisher: Crossroad/Herder & Herder Pub. Date: February, 1997 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Radical Grace: Daily Meditations by Richard Rohr by Richard Rohr, Richard Rohr ISBN: 0867162570 Publisher: St Anthony Messenger Press Pub. Date: August, 1995 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer by Richard Rohr ISBN: 0824519957 Publisher: Crossroad/Herder & Herder Pub. Date: April, 2003 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: The Good News According to Luke: Spiritual Reflections by Richard Rohr ISBN: 0824519663 Publisher: Crossroad/Herder & Herder Pub. Date: January, 2002 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Hope Against Darkness: The Transforming Vision of Saint Francis in an Age of Anxiety by Richard Rohr, John Bookser Feister ISBN: 0867164859 Publisher: St Anthony Messenger Press Pub. Date: February, 2002 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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