Absent Fathers, Lost Sons: The Search for Masculine Identity (C. G. Jung Foundation Books Series) Paperback – March 27, 1991

It gave me so much insight on my own development.I bought several copies to share with my dudes since we've had similar early life experiences. I also purchased his other work for myself. Too bad he only wrote two books in English.

This book goes into some knowledge that is very deep and useful at the same time. I had no idea about half the stuff in here. So amazing! The only thing i would try to add would be a few more suggestions on how to learn about masculinity. Other than that it is a perfect book.

This book was ok. Didn't fully apply to me personally, but it was close.

I would suggest any man who feels less than one should read this book. It probably expresses more than anything what a lot of us go through who do not have dads in our lives for one reason or another. A good read and lots to think about.

This book will be a tool for ALL AGES of Men. Brings awareness and will help in dating and relationships. Any MAN who's fathers had to work or were NOT around enough; MUST READ THIS BOOK.

This book changed my life. I recommend it to any man or woman struggling with their identy.

Awesome book. Yes, it arrived on time and in good enough condition for the price.

First, it is very important for a male to acknowledge he has masculine "identity issues," moreso than any female, who (in one stage at least, that of maiden) has her monthly cycle as an affirmation of her sexual identity.Second, he must also recognize the rituals and ceremonies that are performed cross-culturally during puberty as an initiation of the boyhood-to-manhood transition, most importantly along with one's own father or a male role model. Circumcision is one, along with certain Native American rites of him hanging by his hooked chest in the sun until he pulls the hooks out. The male, unlike the female, needs his psyche to be shocked with the impression of maturity, and coming into his own, separate from the mimicked father figure, and at the same time away from the mother (Oedipus complex, as opposed to the woman's Elektra complex). It may not come simply from one act alone, should it be insufficient. Sometimes these may be violent or dangerous, even life-threatening, such as hazing or Russian Roulette.I do not think that all cases of homosexuality stem from identity and mother/feminine issues - in fact, perhaps a small percentage of the homosexual population. It is a natural phenomenon which has been observed even in animals; that is perhaps my only reservation about this book. The results of incomplete masculinity can result in depression and lack of sociability, among other things described. This book also gives real-life cases as examples.Aside from the aforementioned reasons as to why there are such issues, I personally am of the opinion that it is also due to the father being away from home (traditional role of working, though it is being reduced, even reversed, or responsibilities shared equally by both parents) or no longer being with his family (divorced, deceased, absentee or broken up). The mother is perhaps with the children more often, and definitely bonds with them first and on a different level. (...)