Confessions of a Closed Male; A Story of Spiritual Awakening [Paperback]

Kenneth Byrd Chance (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 1999

Is business success enough for Eric Crane? Then why isnt he happy? A life-threatening illness forces Crane to examine these important questions. Temporarily paralyzed by his medical emergency, he meets Abliel, his Guardian Angel who introduces Eric to Vida, a wise spirit guide who leads Eric through the process of finding his True Path in life.

An extra-marital affair turns Erics world upside-down. Confused at the tornado of emotions and feelings he begins to fix his life in typical male-fashion. What he discovers is there are no quick-fixes and he must work through the wreckage his ruthlessness has created at home and at work.

Vida shows Eric the role dreams play in giving guidance. He also takes Eric back in time to see the cost of living in the illusion of the male myth. Eric discovers why most men are closed to their feelings and unable to share themselves intimately with the ones they love most.

Erics bottoming-out process takes him through recovery from an addictive disease that robs him of his true nature. He discovers spiritual principles that he incorporates into his life to transform him from misery and despair to happiness and joy.

Any woman whose husband has had an affair will want to read this book. Men who have found themselves in the endless cycle of more-is-better will find a solution in these pages.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Confessions of a Closed Male is a "ten", that could be, and should be, made into a major motion picture! -- Richard Fuller, Metaphysical Reviews

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What others have said about CONFESSIONS OF A CLOSED MALE: A Story of Spiritual Awakening:

This is a uniquely inspiring and empowering story of one mans miraculous spiritual journey. I applaud the honesty and vision Kenneth Chance embraces. This is an excellent teaching for anyone seeking to find greater meaning and self-expression. Read it and awaken. Alan Cohen, author of A Deep Breath of Life

A motivating and inspiring story about a man on a spiritual quest. It teaches spiritual truths as only a male can spek. I recommend it to anyone searching for their truth. Joyce Rennolds, Motivator of One or a Thousand Author of The Energy Connection

This should be required reading for those considering marriage. Bobbie Christmas, co-author of The Legend of Codfish

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Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Rojaketaka Pub (June 30, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1928927009
• ISBN-13: 978-1928927006
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,008,562 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Confessions of a Closed Male, July 23, 2000

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Susan Wells - See all my reviews

This review is from: Confessions of a Closed Male; A Story of Spiritual Awakening (Paperback)

As a woman reading this book, I got a close-up view of the struggle men have trying to bear the heavy armour of their masculinity. Kenneth Chance, in this incredibly honest and wise tale of Eric Crane's transformation, shows how one man learned to throw off that armour and open up to the possibilities of self-love and intimacy in relationships. Men are hurting because their rigid definition of masculinity-- strong, silent, independent, resourceful, even heroic-- is so difficult to measure up to. And divorce, loss of a job, or death of a loved one often finds them without the emotional tools to cope and heal. They end up angry, bitter, isolated, and confused. This book faces those issues head-on and lights the way on a path to Love. I gave my first copy to a dear man in my family who is in pain, and now I am re-reading my second copy. The insights are profound.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Eric Crane Mirror, June 30, 2000

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John A. McCain, Jr. - Chaplain, Unity North A... (Roswell, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Confessions of a Closed Male; A Story of Spiritual Awakening (Paperback)

Some believe that the literal, infallible Word of God is an ongoing dialogue between The Supreme Being and each human. In Eric Crane's case, the conversation begins loudly with a wrenchingly dramatic opportunity to confront his own mortality. Once Eric's attention is focused, God then leads him on an epic journey of soul healing through manifestations of Divine Truth in the form of interesting and wise spirit guides.

Eric's struggle in overcoming misconceptions about power, control, dependency, and fear provides a raw look at the way most of us western cultured males have been conditioned to think. As Eric unlocks the shackles of male image, he becomes the creative spiritual human he was meant to be. The journey to freedom for Eric is far from a straight path. It has twists and turns, progressions and setbacks, all contained in a spellbinding plot.

I eagerly awaited the publication of this book. In 1996, I received my own "cosmic 2 by 4" in the form of diagnosed acute cancer for which there was no known cure. Pumped full of morphine, I was facing a choice of living less than a week or months of high risk experimental chemotherapy that had never been used on an adult human. As with Eric Crane, God sent a guide to assist me in making my decision to heal and live. My guide visited me often during those difficult months of chemo. Today, I'm not just surviving, but thriving, both on physical and spiritual levels. You should know that my guide is flesh and blood. He is also this book's author, Kenneth Byrd Chance.

If you're male, read this book for inspiration and personal growth. If you're female, read this book for understanding and insight. If you're not consciously seeking any of those things, read this book: It's a great story from an incredibly gifted author.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Confessions - a book for men that offers insights to women, June 29, 2000

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Bob Keeton (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Confessions of a Closed Male; A Story of Spiritual Awakening (Paperback)

A spiritual crisis is what Ken's novel addresses and men typically face them alone. The compelling story of a man whose life falls apart gives readable, understandable insights that we see mirrored on shows about angels and spiritual guides but many men feel are only available to others. The book is a fast read but full of encounters and events to which we can all relate. Yet it's done so well that by the time the story ends, I was left feeling that I had just taken a course from a master teacher. For anyone feeling alone on the path, this is a good choice. I thoroughly enjoyed it.