In the Company of Men: A New Approach to Healing for Husbands, Fathers, and Friends

by Marvin Allen

Book Overview

"An exciting and inspiring book for any man who wishes to understand himself better--and for any woman who wishes to understand men." NATHANIEL BRANDEN, Ph.D. Author of THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ROMANTIC LOVE... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679422870
• ISBN13: 9780679422877
• Release Date: June 1993
• Publisher: Random House (NY)
• Length: 235 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Angry men - listen up up!

I found myself agreeing with this author all the time. He describes the background of why men seem to be unable to connect with their wives, children, parents on an emotional level and, more importantly, what to do about it. My only complaint is that he does not really tell us men what concrete steps to take next. On the positive side, there are numerous examples of behavior and conversations that were symptomatic of how men dig their own emotional graves. I can only recommend that men, and especially also women, read this book to understand men better.

A must read for men and women

Marvin Allen's straightforward, easy-to-read style of writing makes this book a must for anyone who wants to understand why men think and act the way they do, and how they differ from women emotionally. Many clients' stories and first-hand accounts help illustrate the points the author makes. The appendix offers additional resources for further study/help. As a quote on the front cover states, this is especially "a perfect book to give to a man who is suspicious of therapy and therapists" as well as a must-read for the women they love.

A Powerful Book on the Healing Power of Men

"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.

A guide to breaking free of deadly male stereotypes

Marv Allen provides an insightful journey through male psychology. I found the book very helpful.