Understanding Men's Passages: Discovering the New Map of Men's Lives

Excellent insight into the male perspective. Based on myriads of facts and studies. Couldn't put it down.

I would encourage every man and every woman, even the young ones, to read this book at least once. It is a valuable guide to knowing what men think and go through mentally as they age. We women need to understand this to love them like we want to.

Coming from a very active life, I've settled into my 50s and wonder why the rules have changed. Men's Passages will give you a preview as well as reassurance to what you are experiencing and what lies ahead. Why your son or daughter has no interest in being home and what you're going to do with your wife now that the kids don't want her anymore. You will find this book entertaining as well as enlightning, and you will have a difficult time putting it down. It is a great guide to mid- life.

Reading this book is a necessary gut-wrenching experience. Nobody likes to hear exactly the idiotic things we men sometimes do. Especially from a woman...right guys?Sheey is right on the money. You will find your father, brother, GRANDFATHER and buddies all here. As well as yourself. And *that* is the gem this book will leave behind: finding yourself, situating your thoughts and realizing that you are not all that crazy..that, yes, you can stay in the saddle or get back on it. You are hardly alone.Two comments: One, don't take the age ranges literally (Sheely advises the same thing). Two, enjoy the book while it lasts, because "the meaning of life" is not described at the end of the book. The book reads like a novel at some points, BUT it is not. If you get to the end and are still clueless. Put it down and think hard. You will get IT. Read it. You will be glad you did.

Sheehy brings insight to perspective via interviews and observations about man's tormentuous passage through life. Bingo. She hits it on the head! Sure helped me better understand both my internal and external tribulations. As usual, it's great to know that others are in the same boat - some sinking faster than others. Bravo work which should help this generation and others to understand their passages and better deal with them.