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The Man from Four Quarters: Lover, Warrior, Magician, King

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With the medium of poetry, Reid Baer is able to tell the story of the old and new wounds that are a part of a man's journey. This is not poetry that requires you to have a vast knowledge of ancient texts in order to understand his intention. It only requires that you pay attention to where his words guide you into your own journey.

"If I may quote one of Reid's own poems, `He's awake this morning sifting through more dreams than he can hold in his mind. . . having wrested with himself a long long time.' This collection of poems is from an awakened man, who shares his every part of struggle and triumph of what it means to be a man, no, what it means to be human." - Grant Schnarr, author, The Art of Spiritual Warfare

Our hyperactive, bottom-line culture sends lots of confusing mixed messages about what it means to be a "real" man. These poems feel like brightly lit cairns that mark the anguished battles Reid Baer has fought along his path to open-hearted, courageous masculinity.

- Bill Mawhinney, author of Songs In My Begging Bowl

Reid Baer's collection of poems is insightful and moving and speaks to the heart of what it is to be human. I recommend it highly.

I found myself reading each of Reid's poems several times before going on to the next and always nodding my head with a hmmmmm, yes, yes. The poems let me see his strength, vulnerability, humor and wisdom.

"This is a treasure of a book with words and stanzas that embody

innocence and simplicity. The deepest truths of love and fear are

imparted to the reader. With a fresh eye, the work reminded me of

my own life' s journey - it's struggles, and it's moments of contentment.

A must read for anyone exploring the inner journey of the masculine."

- Edward John DiMaio, author, Sound Scent & Light

With his latest collection of poems Reid Baer clearly illucidates a depth of insight that can only come from having a finger on the pulse of universal manhood- in all its grit and glory. "Personal Growth" and "Common Swami" were my favorites! For "EVERYMAN" seeking an authentic voice that describes our sometimes confusing male experience with genuine wit and grace.

The Man from Four Quarters:Lover Warrior, Magician,King touched me deeply. Life is a journey and Reid Baer has somehow been gifted to communicate it's different aspects with subtle references to deep truths. I enjoyed his humor and felt inspired by his insights. I keep this book close by so when I need to remember truth, I can find it.

"Reid Baer is a wild man with a wry wit. His writing should touch

chords of recognition for any tackling the challenge of being a man today."

"These poems were written by a wise child making his whole life about

poetry." ManWoman