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The King Within

By: Robert Moore, Douglas Gillette
Narrated by: David Dukes
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In this pioneering contribution to the emerging men's movement, Robert Moore, a Jungian psychoanalyst and Douglas Gillette, a mythologist, examine the inner King - one of the four archetypes on the male psyche. The inner King integrates power and nurturing, firmness and caring, courage and creativity, self-affirmation and self-sacrifice. From his central position between the world of imagination and the world of action, the King within challenges every man to take up his own scepter, to dream and to make them come true. The King Within both responds to the needs being formulated by the men's movement and addresses the larger questions of male psychology.
©1992 Robert Moore (P)2009 Phoenix

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Mixed feelings

This book definatly does have a lot to teach me although there are a few things new readers should be weary of.

1. The author uses 50 words when 5 would suffice. Sure it makes them sound really smart and is more accurate if drafted as a law but comes off as long winded which isn't ideal for an audio book that is only 3 hours. Furthermore, it can make the point get lost in a sea of noise and jargon when it isn't necessary.

2. The author will not go over what the 4 archetypes (king, magician, warrior, lover) are or their characteristics at the start. Look these up first This! This is assumed knowledge and not knowledge that I had before starting.

3. Will sometimes refer to a concept and continue before explaining the concept. If you dont understand, don't rewind, keep listening and they explain it after (sometimes).

4. Refers to other famous names in the field and their work. This is good although it cam come off as gospel truth when there is no definitive way to determine if they are correct but that is the nature of the field. (I'm just sceptical of people referring to "facts" when in reality, it is just the best guess by an expert).

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Promises more than delivers

Somewhat superficial analysis of the archetypal king - there is mention of how it relates to other archetypes but it is not a depth profile or the process to incorporate the archetype except the suggestion to ask your subconscious for a sign. It is fairly fluff material except for some passages which are inspiring without delivering a methodology of approach or even delving into the archetype itself beyond the somewhat obvious. It becomes repetitive as well because the few points are driven over again and again. Worth a listen if you have t heard of archetypes before or never read about the energy of the organising King archetype

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Learn Yourself

A must for all humans who want to bring a real sense of meaning and fulfillment into their lives, learning how to listen to and access the wise king within you is undoubtedly the most important skill a young man can cultivate, and surely a life affirming skill for any human to be in touch with.

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Understanding our deep selves

Amazing concepts and ideas about our inner psyche and the various forms we embody to ultimately become one. Amazing book, must read if you want to understand the man within and how to go about your mission in a mature way

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essential stuff, but too short!

this is essential material that every man should take in and metabolize. my only complaint with this is that it's way too short. I will need to find something more substantial. a good starting place, but a starting place only.

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Deeply insightful and brilliant

I found it remarkably inspiring. Definitely worth reading for any man looking for inward balance

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