Iron Man Family Outing – more reader reviews

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February 7th, 2009 in book | tags: adult survivor, amazon, Dreams, Iron Man Family Outing, male sexuality, masculine psychology, men's issues, Poetry, psychospiritual, relationships, review

4 Comments Add your own

1. George Collins, M.A.&hellip | February 8th, 2009 at 2:17 pm

A gripping reminder, for many of us, of the incredible difficulty of dysfunctional family life…especially in regard to positive fathering. Boys watch their dads. Boys need their dads. Boys internalize the frustration and negativity of abusive or “absent” fathering….then, later, unconsciously turn that frustration and negativity on themselves and others. One can SEE this, compellingly, in Rick’s clear struggle to BE who he REALLY is…not who he THOUGHT he was. Bravo (!) Rick…for such a candid and vulnerable sharing of the depth of your Self. Others will, undoubtedly, benefit from your courage.

George N. Collins, M.A., Director
CompulsionSolutions.com
2. Graeme Daniels&hellip | April 15th, 2009 at 11:43 am

Rick’s heartfelt, thoughtful, and sometimes raw collection is finding good company upon my shelves; amongst “Iron John” by Bly, the collection “Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart”. There are many poems in ‘Family Outing’ that I could draw attention to: recently, “disconnected” reminded me of how I’ve felt walking down a street amongst a crowd, bumping a shoulder or two, feeling alone. “The gift” draws us to the character of the Iron Man: to nostalgia, to the melancholy of aging, the ‘territories’ of men and women. It poses an oblique and provocative question for all men seeking strength in peace: ‘how long does it take to respond to an attack’. A special issue. Thanks Rick.
3. Kath Lambie&hellip | July 16th, 2011 at 6:33 am

An outstanding contribution to the literature about abuse, masculinity & growth, identity and self.
A must read for therapists, survivors and advocates.
Rick has an exceptional voice, which should be heard and encouraged.
Please support his work and encourage him to keep going!
Kath
@sheepfoldcarer !! (on Twitter)
4. Rick&hellip | August 28th, 2011 at 12:32 pm

Thanks so much, Kath. So good of you to take the time to read the book and share your thoughts and impressions with others here.

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