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Iron John

A Book About Men
Book • 1990
In this book, Robert Bly uses the Grimm fairy tale 'Iron John' to analyze and redefine traditional notions of masculinity.

Bly draws on Jungian psychology and mythology to outline a journey of male maturation, emphasizing the importance of male initiation rites, the role of the 'Wild Man' archetype, and the need for men to balance their emotional and instinctual selves.

The book is a seminal work in the mythopoetic men's movement and has been influential in discussions about modern masculinity.

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John Koenig
as a pivotal figure in his writing life, whose book "Iron John" he deeply admires.
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John Koenig
as a pivotal figure in his writing life, author of "Iron John."
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Andrew Huberman
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Shawn Ryan
as a book about boys and men's relationships to themselves.
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John Barry
when discussing the origins of the term "toxic masculinity".
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Connor Beaton
in relation to developing a connection with one's wild side.
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A Man's Guide To Being Naturally Attractive
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Jack Johnson
as a book that resonated with him while processing his father's death.
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Brett McKay
in relation to the integration of the conscious and unconscious minds.
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Brian Clark
when discussing the fairy tale 'Iron John' and its interpretation of the key to the hidden kingdom.
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Brett McKay
in the context of shadow work and archetypes.
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Robert Evans
when discussing the mythopoetic men's movement.
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Ryan Mickler
as an interesting read about the importance of boys separating from their mothers.
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Ian MacKenzie
in relation to the concept of "being in the king's room" and the dangers of chasing peak experiences.
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Ian MacKenzie
in relation to the discussion on masculine psychology and the rejection of the mother's love.
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Peter Burditt
while discussing the upbringing of men and its impact on their emotional expression.
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Matt Sturm
, in the first chapter of Primal Drives.
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Connor Beaton
as a seminal figure in the men's movement and author of "Iron John".
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Ian MacKenzie
when discussing the theme of finding the Wild Man.
The Domesticated Man to the Deep Masculine
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Ian MacKenzie
when discussing the evolution of masculinity and the different eras of men.
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Paul F. Austin
when discussing Robert Bly’s work on shadow integration.
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Matthew Quick
when discussing the concept of 'father hunger'.
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