The Sibling Society
by Robert W. Bly

Poet and storyteller Robert Bly takes the baby boomers to task in this highly charged exposure of midlifers' values. Having become jaded by the abuses of authority, the boomers of North America have torn down the traditional hierarchy within their families and within their communities. What's left is a "cultural flatness," says Bly, where adults cling to self-absorbed adolescent values, television talk shows have more clout than elders, children are spiritually abandoned to fend for themselves, and in the place of community we have built shopping malls. As always, Bly relies on mythology, legends, and poetry to illustrate the morals of his stories. Ultimately this is a hopeful piece of work, nudging midlifers to take on the responsibilities (and therefore the rewards) of adulthood.

The 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers
by Ken R. Canfield

Five years of research conducted by a noted national research and counseling organization form the basis for this insightful, applicable book. Drawing on profiles of over 5,000 fathers nationwide, The 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers presents valuable guidelines for fathers to strengthen their family roles. Using techniques that have worked effectively in other families, fathers can overcome barriers in relationships with their children and understand themselves in relation to other fathers. The essential insight and counsel found here will help a man become the father he wants to be for his children.

Real Boys:
Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood
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by William S. Pollack, Mary Pipher

What are little boys made of? In Real Boys: Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood author and psychologist William Pollack presents his findings from almost 20 years of clinical work and his recently completed study examining contemporary boyhood and the ways boys manifest their social and emotional disconnection through anger and violence.

Iron John: A Book About Men
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is a wonderful book that I've had for a few years in hardcover that I tend to reread every once in a while. It's a great "jump start" for the soul. It tells a story as abstracted from an ancient legend with practical applications for the men of today. Definitely worth buying for your personal library.

Fire in the Belly: On Being a Man
by Sam Keen

A guide to establishing new personal ideals of heroism, strength, and potency for a fuller life examines the stereotypes, myths, and evolving roles of contemporary men, presenting an alternative vision of virtue and virility.

King, Warrior, Magician, Lover :
Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine
by Robert L. Moore, Douglas Gillette

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."

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Michael J. Murphy
"Popsicle Fish" Tales of Fathering
interview & FREE excerpt "Big Boys Do Cry"

Dr. Michael Murphy has written a wonderful book called "Popsicle Fish" which is an anthology of many of life's lessons and we have the privilege of asking Dr, Murphy a few questions about himself. He is a licensed psychologist and is certified as forensic psychologist. He has worked with men’s groups for ten years and his work has been included in an anthology of the best of the award-winning Family Therapy Networker magazine and in the best-selling book Chicken Soup for the Soul.

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Taking the Bully by the Horns
Did you know that 6.5 million boys and 3.5 million girls are involved in fights every year in America? Plus, 4.5 million kids are threatened with bodily harm each year. The American Justice Department says this month 1 out of every 4 kids will experience severe abuse from another youth. It's time to do something about it!