Fire in the Belly

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THE book for those who sincerely seek a deeper understanding - Rated
This book was recommended to me by a very wise man. It is definitely only for those who SINCERELY seek a deeper understanding of what it is to be an AUTHENTIC human. It is geared toward men who, for too long, have suffered under an illusion of dominance, and as a result, have paid the high price of alienation from who they really are. Those few who gave a negative review are obviously too deep into their own delusion to see the value in authenticity. Should be mandatory reading for every male at age 20, 30 and again at 40!

A mindless compendium of Pop Psych and Pop Philosophy - Rated
In all honesty I did not find one original or insightful thought in this over-ripe, and cliche ridden Pop Psych manual. There are no answers, here, for the troubled man of the 90's.

A friend, who has some real behavioral and interpersonal problems recommended it. I hoped to gain some insight into his conflicts by reading this book. I fail to see how it could help him. He had better look elsewhere.

The one star is just a courtesy from one health provider to another.

Great, but Poderous Intoduction - Rated
Wonderful Book. A bit disjointed. It takes Keen two chapters to establish guit. But the rest of it is worth the effort. It is a good read. And it has some shocking answers for us that are "Still Looking"

So disappointing I had to write something. - Rated
Sam Keen's bio is very impressive. The reviews are impressive. But I sent it back to AMAZON and want to warn others so as not to waste everyone's time with returns. IF you think you might need to go to a psychotherapist to get your man-ness in order.... this may well be the book for you. It sounds like Sam's been thru it all and wants to make a big deal about it. If this is not your situation, the book is complete dribble. I had hoped that it would deal with - - something like "the evolutionary value of testosterone which today may be causing serious "four-wheel-drive" problems and now - in our more peaceful times - must somehow be defused or refocused or something??..."

Helped provide closure on some parts of my life - Rated
As a Viet Nam vet I would often wonder what invoked my responses to certain situations I would encounter as a man. After reading Keen's book I feel that I have been able to put closure to a very bad part of my life. I highly recommend ALL men read this book, as well as the women in their lives. I thank Sam for writting this book and to my Mermaid Woman, Anna Ree for telling me to read it.