The Wild Man's Journey: Reflections on Male Spirituality [Paperback]

Richard Rohr (Author), Joseph Martos (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1996

In this remarkable collection of reflections on male spirituality, Rohr and Martos present a gospel-rooted spiritual vision that integrates the call of Jesus to new life with a mature masculine religious identity.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 225 pages
• Publisher: St. Anthony Messenger Press; Revised edition (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0867162791
• ISBN-13: 978-0867162790
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #310,683 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well Written But Needs Work, March 9, 2003

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NiceGuy1 (Onalaska, Wisconsin USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Wild Man's Journey: Reflections on Male Spirituality (Paperback)

This is a beautifully written book. It is very readable. If these two men speak like they write, both must be dynamic preachers, public speakers, and workshop facilitators.

The strongest parts of The Wild Man's Journey are the middle or core chapters. Examples here include: The Two Journeys, Man the Maker, and The Father Wound.

Does the book need work? Yes. Rohr's lengthy "Introduction to the Revised Edition" is not necessary. Much of the information he has included there should either be interjected into the text of other chapters or perhaps placed in an "About the Authors" section at the end of the book. Like a sermon or public speech, the introductory text of a book has to be hard-hitting and to the point to grab the attention of the audience (mainly male readers). An early chapter on John the Baptist (probably the most famous of the biblical wild men) would have been very appropriate for this book as well.

I also believe that the authors overdo "the feminine side" of male spirituality. What they interpret as feminine attributes could easily be interpreted by others (including developmental psychologists)as very masculine, fatherly traits.

This book is a good primer on male spirituality. However, there are other books available that go beyond what Rohr and Martos have written about. I would be interested in finding out just how much laity input was involved in the writing and editing of this book. Too much emphasis seems to have been placed on the viewpoint of the clergy.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wild Man's Journey to Wisdom, May 22, 2000

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Ted Manos (Eustis, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Wild Man's Journey: Reflections on Male Spirituality (Paperback)

I have been going through life-changing circumstances and this book speaks to me in a way that gives me understanding about myself as a man and has me take responsibility for my life as a human being and a spiritual being. I first read the book over five years ago and it was interesting. Now that I am on a journey for a deeper understanding of myself, I happened to come across the book again and re-read it. My listening of this book is so much different now than before and it challenges me to continue the journey to be a man of wisdom in my life and make a difference with the people I meet. This book is a treasure.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding book on being a male., June 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Wild Mans Journey: Reflections on Male Spirituality (Hardcover)

In the area of male spirituality, this book is the best. Richard Rohr gives insight into an area that has been long neglected. On your spiritual jouney, this book is the roadmap. (Even though men don't ask for directions.)