Customer Reviews

Awakening from the Deep Sleep: A Powerful Guide for Courageous Men

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I was born in 1946. While growing up, I became an expert at not showing my feelings. This book was written by a man I never met, but who definitely knew me and what I went through. It was extremely helpful to me in understanding how and why I buried my feelings, and how to unbury them. I highly recommend it to any man of my generation.

After reading the introduction, "You Know You're in the Deep Sleep when..." I bought 3 copies, one for my husband, and two for friends. We all get stuck in a rut sometimes and this book helps you climb out of it. Lots of interesting stories and helpful information. It was easy to make changes in my life, and for my husband too. An enjoyable, easy read, with lots of good suggestions and lessons. I Loved the ending.."100 Ways to Stay Awake."

Awakening from the Deep Sleep has powerful relevance even eight years after it was published. Deep sleep is an apt metaphor for the condition in which many of us men find ourselves, and Pasick's analysis is right on target. He focuses on our family training to hold back emotionally, the isolating competitiveness of the male role in society, and most importantly (for me), barriers to tapping the riches of a deep emotional life and deep friendships. Pasick writes in a clear and heartfelt style, and he shares many stories, some of them movingly personal. Yet we are also aware of the world of learning and experience behind his Phd. and his practice as a clinical psychologist. But more importantly, we sense his experience--and it's an awakened experience--as a human being. I defy you to read this book without thinking of three or four people you feel you should a send a copy to.

I bought this book at the recommendation of a marriage therapist. Wow! I couldn't believe how accurately it described my lifestyle. As someone who is working actively to save my marriage, I found the book very helpful in identifying some of the habits I've developed that were affecting my marriage. It also helped me recognize that I'm not the only one that has fallen into a deep sleep. After reading the first chapter I contacted three of my closest friends and told them to read this book.