by Patrick Ryan
First published 2022
Patrick Ryan tackles the fundamental questions that define masculine identity in contemporary society. Should men express emotion openly? How do they navigate the conflicting demands of partner, father, provider, and individual? Ryan's exploration moves through the various personas men adopt, from the workplace professional to the vulnerable husband behind closed doors. The narrative examines how these roles often clash, creating internal tension between societal expectations and authentic self-expression. Ryan addresses not only men struggling with these pressures but also the women who seek to understand them. The book serves as a mirror for anyone questioning traditional gender roles, offering insights into the emotional landscape that men traverse daily. At its heart, this is a story about the courage required to be genuinely human in a world that demands rigid performance.
Genres: psychology, gender-studies, self-help, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: authentic-self-expression, emotional-landscape, traditional-gender-roles
81 pages · Kindle Edition · Trilogy Christian Publishing