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Along the way to a more conscious manhood, Belden leads us through wrenching encounters with fathers and sons. -- Betty S. Flowers, Editor, Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth

There's a lot of bare-bones revelation in here ... Frighteningly open and very strong. -- Mike Gunderloy, Editor, Factsheet Five

This collection of harrowing and healing poetry is the best volume of men's poetry I have read. -- Lyman Grant, Editor, MAN! magazine


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Inspired by a puzzling series of dreams about a favorite comic book hero from his boyhood, the author embarks upon an arduous but ultimately healing odyssey into a dark and damaged internal landscape, the wreckage of a childhood spent with an angry, abusive, distant father. As he begins to understand these dreams, and allows them to lead him forward, he also begins to accept his unique personal history, understand its consequences in his adult life, and take responsibility for his own healing.

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  • Paperback: 106 pages
  • Publisher: Richard M. Belden (November 1, 1990)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0911051562
  • ISBN-13: 978-0911051568
  • Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,350,972 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Moving, September 30, 2007
By Shelley Imholte (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews
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Belden has taken my breath away with this compilation of poems. His work contradicts many of the deeply held stereotypes of men. He weaves the reader in and out of both tragedy and hope. His naked truth about his family, his relationships, his work, sex, and discovering himself will take the reader on a journey of intimacy, vulnerabilty, strength, and resilence. A true 'hero' is Belden for taking on such a challenge and rising above the things that haunt many of us. Thank you Rick!

Shelley Imholte, LMSW
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5.0 out of 5 stars What an incredibly moving book, September 22, 2008
By Don R. (Texas) - See all my reviews
I don't read much but this is a book that I can't put down. Throughout my journey in life, often times I've felt alone. As a man in his mid-thirties, it often seems that no one is eager to empathize with your struggles in life. Often times, I find myself in a sad place where I feel uncared for and misunderstood.

This book is a real eye opener. It's very rare to find someone like Rick who can articulate his emotion in such a way that it really moves you. Like many of the other reviewers have stated, be prepared. I don't allow myself to "feel" much, but as I read along with the "Iron Man" I can feel myself opening up to someone who is showing empathy for themselves, and in a way, for me.

To say I was able to identify with this book is an understatement. I feel as though I do the book a disservice by calling it a "tool" in my theraputic arsenal, but that's the best way to describe it. The collection of poems is such an easy read -- read one and you will be immediately absorbed to where you can't put it down. Whenever I'm feeling low, and feel that no one empathizes with me, I pick up the "Iron Man" and realize that my struggles aren't always unique, and that I'm not alone in how I feel.

This book sits in the top drawer of my desk, there whenever I need it.

Thanks Rick.
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5.0 out of 5 stars added to my own book, June 11, 2008
Rick's book made such an impact on me that I asked him if I could use some of his poems to tell his story in my own book, Drinking the Dragon: Stories of the Dark Nights of Soul. I was especially glad to find him, since it has not been as easy to find males as it has females to discuss their vulnerability and despair during a transformative dark night experience. What made Rick's book so inspiring was that he did not stay in the dark night, but moved through it to "a more conscious manhood."
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5.0 out of 5 stars Raw, Authentic and Highly Emotive
Rick Belden's book of poems really struck a chord with me. He says the things guys are semi-conscious of, and then proceeds to really sink into the heart of the unsaid feelings... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jason Fierstein

5.0 out of 5 stars Facing It
One of the main problems many of us men face is that we think our saddest, most difficult, most problematic thoughts are "personal problems. Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Kammer

4.0 out of 5 stars Kudos for "iron men"
Belden explores the shadow side of the male journey and his "poetic cry" comes at a wonderful time, as millions of men find themselves without work... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Edward Leclaire

5.0 out of 5 stars Iron Man Family Outing: A Journey of Redemption
What might it take for a man to transition into real manhood? What is real manhood? Is such a transition even necessary? Read more
Published 6 months ago by Martin H. Srajek

5.0 out of 5 stars In the basket for the men's retreat
Recently I was perusing my collection to see what I'd take to a men's retreat. I was reminded of Rick's book, which I'd owned for about a year: 'The Iron Man Family Outing' had... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Graeme Daniels

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for men or women
Belden's Iron Man Family Outing is a captivating and useful collection of poems. The poems are engaging and fascinating in their portrayal of Belden's inner world illuminated... Read more
Published 8 months ago by T. Golden

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ!
As a male therapist working with male survivors this book touched me. Rick Belden managed to speak in language a man can understand but, more importantly, feel. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Chad J. Medlin

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Resource for Men's Groups
I discovered Iron Man Family Outing when it was introduced in my weekly men's group. We were each given a copy of the book, and the facilitator read a few of his favorites aloud... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Michael LeFevre

5.0 out of 5 stars gripping
Iron Man was gripping and although I just thought I'd read a little and get back to it, I was drawn to finish it after reading a few pages. Read more
Published 9 months ago by B. A. Wellman

5.0 out of 5 stars Words are the Rope to the Life Ring
Rich's poems and insights are what has saved his life. The intimate fiber of his being has been offered the reader as hope for recovery as transformation from victim to survivor... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Lawrence Winters

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