Iron John
by Robert Bly
Taste attributes: documentarypsychologicalmyth/fairytaleslowfresh & originalheavylinearglossyemotive & stirringempowerment/personal growthcoming of age
Boxlist takeExpect a slow-burning, serious non-fiction book, fresh rather than familiar. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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5.0 / 5
2 ratings
About This Book
BLY, uses a fairy tale full of code to enlighten the reader about 'how to live ones life' As old 'Growth' stories are meant to be used in society, I think a brilliant book, for men who are wondering about their lifes path and where is it leading? Or midlife crisis work. I consider it important for the growth into maturity for men and suggest another book to be studied after Iron John.
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- Author
- Robert Bly
- Published
- 1990
- Pages
- 268
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- Open Library
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