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Summary: A Powerful Book on the Healing Power of Men
Review: "In the Company of Men" is one of the best books I've read on both the psychology of men and the therapeutic effects of men's groups. The book is powerfully written with true stories from therapist Marvin Allen's clients and seminar participants, as well as from Allen's own life. Collaboration with writer Jo Robinson has made the book even more powerful by creating a structure that is easily understood. This collaboration has also produced an exciting flow to the narrative that makes it difficult to put the book down, even for a minute. Writer/therapists often do not reveal much about themselves in the books they write. Not true for Marvin Allen. He goes out of his way to identify with male readers by openly relating his own internal struggles as a man, including stories about his own therapy experiences. Men are different than women psychologically, and for the most part, respond best to therapeutic interventions that better meet their needs. Allen encourages the release of emotions in his therapeutic settings, not just talking about how his male clients feel. And most importantly, he is a strong proponent of group therapy. Allen believes that men heal best in the presence of other supportive men. A newer edition of this book is entitled: "Angry Men, Passive Men." I personally preferred the original title. Either edition is well worth reading, however.
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Summary: A Powerful Book on the Healing Power of Men
Review: "In the Company of Men" is one of the best books I've read on both the psychology of men and the therapeutic effects of men's groups. The book is powerfully written with true stories from therapist Marvin Allen's clients and seminar participants, as well as from Allen's own life. Collaboration with writer Jo Robinson has made the book even more powerful by creating a structure that is easily understood. This collaboration has also produced an exciting flow to the narrative that makes it difficult to put the book down, even for a minute. Writer/therapists often do not reveal much about themselves in the books they write. Not true for Marvin Allen. He goes out of his way to identify with male readers by openly relating his own internal struggles as a man, including stories about his own therapy experiences. Men are different than women psychologically, and for the most part, respond best to therapeutic interventions that better meet their needs. Allen encourages the release of emotions in his therapeutic settings, not just talking about how his male clients feel. And most importantly, he is a strong proponent of group therapy. Allen believes that men heal best in the presence of other supportive men. A newer edition of this book is entitled: "Angry Men, Passive Men." I personally preferred the original title. Either edition is well worth reading, however.
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