The Return of the King: On being a man in the 21st century

By Ton van der Kroon

What does it mean to be a man? No macho or softie, but a man who is grounded, who has the courage to be himself, and who is open towards others and towards the world. A man who honours the wisdom of the earth, the compassion of the heart and the joy of his masculinity. This book explores manhood using seven archetypes: the Wildman, the Lover, the Warrior, the Jester, The Magician, the Holyman, to finally arrive at the central character, symbolising the heart: the archetype of the King. Ton van der Kroon is giving men's workshops for over 35 years. He wrote the bestseller 'The Return of the King, on being a man in the 21st century', written in Dutch, but also translated in English, German, Hebrew, Arab, French and Spanish. He traveled extensively around the world in search of old shamanic and esoteric traditions, in search of the greater story of our time. He has worked for twenty years in the Middle East, doing traumawork with young actors in Gaza, giving men's workshop to Israeli men and organizing a yearly Healing conference in Jericho. He wrote twelve books on personal growth, spirituality and mythology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1300271582
• ISBN13: 9781300271581
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"