Customer Reviews

Men at Work: An Action Guide to Masculine Healing

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I am a psychologist and work at a college counseling center. As a female counselor working with men, it is essential for me to be aware of the available literature that fosters men's personal growth. This practical and useful book has been very helpful for me to use with clients. In addition, the book has been helpful for me as a feminist and a woman. I am pleased to see the courageous work that men such as Chris Frey are doing.

I have spent years working with men in groups such as Frey describes. Throughout all of the groups, I have seen his ideas born out in real results. Men at Work has also given me a clear way to explain what I do to people who are simply curious or who want to take this work into their own groups. The exercises are as valuable for women as for men. I cannot recommend this book highly enough to anyone interested in finding their feelings or increasing the level of integrity in their lives.

Like the other reviewer, I would give it a zero or negative one. I personally have had the experience of spending a great deal of time with Mr. Frey while he discussed his views on men and women. I feel he has many mental health issues of his own to work out before he can safely advise other men.

In his practice, he has promoted negative stereotypes about gay men. He believes that all gay men are merely confused about their gender. He stated, "All gay men want to be women and all lesbians think they are men!" As for those with actual gender issues, he refers to them as gay men and lesbians rather than transgender. He gave the impression he has a low opinion of women and a grandiose image of men based on his book as well. Therefore, I feel that following the guidelines set forth in his publications my lead to a degeneration of ones emotional well being rather heal. If your homophobic and fearful of strong women. Then you will love it. Otherwise...think!

This was a horrible book. A more accurate title for this book would be "Insecure Male's Guide on How to Become a Woman". Frey's thoughts are flaky and disturbing. If ZERO stars were an option, I would have chosen ZERO stars.