Mothers, Sons, and Lovers: How a Man's Relationship with His Mother Affects the Rest of His Life

By Michael Gurian

Book Overview

"Through exercises and guided meditations, the author provides the means to uncover the influence of the primal bond between a man and his mother and to facilitate healing there--as well as in marriage, parenthood, friendship, and all other relationships of love."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0877739455
• ISBN13: 9780877739456
• Release Date: November 1993
• Publisher: Shambhala
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

"I'm very close to my mother."

Would it not seem common sense self preservation to politely run not walk in the other direction from any man who wants you to know this about him right off the bat? Mother-bound men in literature and film from Oedipus to Norman Bates -- and every sentimental serial killer with a picture of his mother on his nightstand in between -- have yet to teach even 21st Century women the hard lessons in steering clear of this terrible spidermother tragedy. Should have long been a classic in popular psychology; recommended.

Female Reader

This book was tremendously helpful in helping me to understand how my Man's Mother shaped his life, why he has such difficulty with intimate relationships and what perhaps he can do to help himself. Thank you Paul Gurian! A library must have for any woman who finds herself involved with a Peter Pan, a perfectionist, or a misogynist.

Mothers has always an in timate relation ship with their son

Ithink that mohers has always a close relation ship with their sons more than man has.WHY? because the mother stays much time at home than man can stay ,that's why paul was influenced by his mother(he talk with her - he sleep with her )

A profound guide to healing the mother-son relationship.

If a man or a woman reads the first chapter, and fear or deep sadness come up, this intensive workbook may be a path to deep healing. Gurian displays an enlightened understanding of the mother/son relationship in the theory portion of the book. Following a mythopoetic metaphor, the second half workbook will put a dedicated man well on the way to reclaiming his masculinity from his shadow. Men and women will gain more compassion and understanding of the opposite sex. An excellent book when coupled with a willingess on the reader's part to not get immersed in the study of wounds, and to move on in life through action.