Asking For Directions Facing The 7 Crossroads Of A Man Life Richard Grehalva 9780976381839 Books
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What does it mean to be a man? Difficult question to answer isn't it? This is my story and my experiences as I was looking for answers to this question. I’m not a therapist, physiologist, pastor, social worker or part of the healthcare community. What I am, is a man who heard his wake up call. And with the help of a group of men began a new journey into becoming a different man. Part of my call was to become a men’s retreat leader author, speaker, teacher, facilitator and coach. After many years of doing my own work and leading men’s retreats, I discovered there are 7 crossroads a man will face in his life. Some men will face a crossroad and get stuck. Some men will continue on the same path that they have always traveled. A few men will get to a place, where it has gotten bad enough, to want to walk down a different road. My reason for writing this book is to discuss the following What are these crossroads? What are the signs? What are the steps to follow a different road? I share with you what the Elders taught me and what I have learned from over 20 years of leading men’s retreats all over the United States. Along the way, I will pass on some of my dad, Greywolf’s teachings. I do not claim to have all the answers because I cannot provide them. All I can do is share what I experienced, and what works and what does not work. I also have the teachings I learned from hundreds of men that I have been blessed to be with and work with over these years. This book is written by a man for men and young men
Asking For Directions Facing The 7 Crossroads Of A Man Life Richard Grehalva 9780976381839 Books
What a great read! A great addition to my personal growth library, this book will remain on my Kindle for continued work and reflection. Contains interesting stories, great analogies and practical activities to keep it relevant and interesting. I am recommending it to men in my circles!Product details
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Asking For Directions Facing The 7 Crossroads Of A Man Life Richard Grehalva 9780976381839 Books Reviews
I have read other reviews, and agree with most of what has been said. To add my two cents worth, it is very simple. If you are looking for change and growth as a man, and are willing to do the work in this book, then just skip all these reviews and just buy the book!
First the language and writing style I found the language very direct, authentic and real. The author obviously speaks from his heart. If you are looking for flowery rhetoric, this is not the book for you.
Content The author uses the many teachings he has accumulated on his path to present a gift to those willing to read and do the exercises. The book holds the promise for men to get unstuck and make movement in their emotional and spiritual lives in a very positive way. As I read it, my head and my heart both got excited. I intend to read this book several times, and use it as a guide through the crossroads the author teaches.
"Midway on our life's journey, I found myself in dark woods, the right road lost. To tell about those woods is hard -- so tangled and rough and savage that thinking of it now, I feel the old fear stirring...."
¯ Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy
Richard Grehalva's "Asking for Directions" uses the metaphor of life as a journey, and is structured around seven crossroads in life that every person faces. He associates each of these crossroads with a cardinal direction and illustrates it with teachings from his father Graywolf and stories or anecdotes from his life experience. Each chapter contains writing exercises for the reader to use to examine his or her life, strengths, passions and obstacles. This is not a typical advice book that tries to tell the reader which direction to take; it is a book to help the reader create the road that is right for them. The style of the book is informal, something like a heart-to-heart chat with a wise uncle who is willing to listen to help you work the path that is best for you.
"Asking for Directions" is not a passive read. While the language and many of the concepts in the book are relatively simple, Grehalva asks the reader to examine themselves in depth to answer a few basic questions Where are you? Where do you want to go? What are the obstacles to be expected on the journey between those two places? Those questions are the basis of almost every self-help book published. What distinguishes "Asking for Directions" is its journal exercises. These exercises challenge the reader to examine their hearts and minds to gain a deeper understanding of what the fundamental answers to those questions are. The author asks you to answer those questions with the truths that you hide--perhaps even from yourself. The most useful lesson for me was one that helped me identify a "blind side"--a personal trait that has tripped me up in the past, but will be easier to avoid now that I have identified it and know to watch for it. I plan to re-read the book periodically to remind myself of its lessons, and to re-work the exercises. I expect that there are many additional insights to be gained.
If this review makes the book sound like just too much navel-gazing introspection, I am doing the author a disservice. The journaling and other self-examination are very important to the book, but they are ultimately a means to become more effective in engaging others. Personally, I find self-examination challenging and uncomfortable, but necessary to effect change in my life. To quote from the Divine Comedy again, "Here must all distrust be left behind, all cowardice must be ended." Grehalva's book is not for wimps--changing the direction of your life requires courage and work. As he says, "there is no easy button." The ultimate goal of the book is that the wisdom you gain from working through it will make you more effective in the wider world. For me, the greatest insight gained from this book is to acknowledge that both my greatest enemy and strongest ally in getting where I want to go is myself. I would recommend "Asking for Directions" to anyone who thinks they are in a "dark wood", and could use a Virgil to help them find their way out.
Disclosure I am acquainted with Rich Grehalva through his work with the Mankind Project.
The book, as its subtitle suggests, is about facing the 7 crossroads in a man's life. Each crossroad is compared to point on the circle of life. The personal stories give a special perspective that the author is writing from a place of personal experience. He teaches from his hard won experience. The examples are real life issues faced by every man.
I have done a fair amount of personal growth work over the past 18 years. Personal and marital therapy and The Mankind Project. I was familiar with many of the concepts and exercises included in the book. However, after reading the book, I discovered new issues and recognize there is more work to do. The book excited me to take the next step.
I read the 115 page book over two evenings. Although an easy read, it provided interesting concepts and insights. I know that I will review it many times for further insight, to complete the exercises and review the recommendations.
I highly recommend this to men of any age and regardless of the personal work you might have done.
I would recommend this book to any man as guidebook for recognizing and owning your own masculine identity. What I liked about this book is that it clearly addresses the issues that a man faces in today's society. Many men care confused about their masculine identity with many conflicting paradigms of "being a man" "Asking For Directions Facing The 7 Crossroads Of A Man's Life" provides men with an awareness of where they might be lost and not even know it. Each crossroad is illustrated by an honest and revealing event in the author's life where he was at conscious choice. These events are what most deeply resonated with me. For as a man, I identified with each of them as I had been faced with similar situations and had felt the same uncertainty making a life changing decision.
Richard Grehalva's guidance at each of the crossroads is practical and to the point. It is easy to understand what he is asking of the reader in order to choose a direction at each crossroad. However, to answer the questions he asks with honesty demands that the reader look deeply into himself. I also appreciated the fact the cornerstone of man's relationship to spirituality was addressed as a necessary part of the making a choice. An easy read with a meaningful impact.
Disclaimer I was provided with a free copy of this copy of "Asking For Directions Facing The 7 Crossroads Of A Man's Life".
Thank you, Rich, for sharing your Gifts with me (us)! I am passing your book on to other men who seek enlightenment and growth!
I have followed Richard path into NWTA and have 20 yrs. of men;s work under my belt. ITs a great book to give to a man when he is looking for his identity and is ready to do the work. A man must be ready or he won't gain much and the opportunity will be lost.
What a great read! A great addition to my personal growth library, this book will remain on my for continued work and reflection. Contains interesting stories, great analogies and practical activities to keep it relevant and interesting. I am recommending it to men in my circles!
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