The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire
by David Deida
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Book Reviews of The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire
Book Review: Noncastrated Man
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a valuable, insightful book into how the noncastrated man can relate to women. Instead of the macho male or spineless whimp, Deida gives us a new model to live by. His belief that women will only respect us if we put our life's purpose first really resonated with me. Now every time I see a man criticize or loose patience with his woman, I think, "he's not a superior man."
One thing lacking in this book is deep spiritual insight. It's full of practical tips and tools, but it lacks insight into the truly superior nature of our being: the soul. Afterall, the subtitle is "A Spiritual Guide to Mastering . . ." I wanted more than gathering in the woods with other men and singing and dancing. I want to know the way of the "Superior and Spiritual Man."
A good complement to this book, which offers insights into being both a superior man and a spiritual man is "This Side of the Gate" by John P. Johnston. It's the first spiritual book that speaks to the "superior man." I like the idea that we can be spiritual without giving up our masculinity. Afterall, how can we be superior men if we have no concept of the soul?
Book Review: Fantastic; Perspective-Changing
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't say enough good things about this book. For starters, dissecting and commenting on the individual chapters themselves (there are MANY, and they are short) would take longer than is necessary or useful. The most useful effect this book had on me was that every time I got up to take a break from reading it, I looked at the world around me in a different way.
Chances are if you're reading this review, you know what I mean; it's RARE. The effect doesn't wear off after a few hours, or days, or weeks. If you're willing to drop what you know for a little bit, and let it be completely reinterpreted by a new unifying perspective, then this book will change not only how you look at life, but also how you move through it.
Specifically, I loved the parts of the book that prompted me to re-examine and interpret the tremendous effect of youthful feminine energies in my life, in addition to the sexual, more mature feminine energies I encounter romantically. There is an amazing perspective to be found in this book, and every man should read it.
-Gorilla
Book Review: Relief and Acceptance for Men As They Are
Summary: 5 Stars
"Way of the Superior Man" is my first recommendation to every male student who comes to me for guidance in spiritual relationships. Men are relieved to find that their feelings are normal and natural. The book helps men to find and reclaim their power in relationships in a compassionate and honoring way. My students come back telling me that this is the best book they've read in a long time.
The chapters are short enough to read in the bathroom if you aren't inclined to read very much. Deida doesn't pull any punches. He is direct, masculine and to-the-point in his caring presentation of his material.
Chapters on "Stop Hoping for Your Woman to Get Easier" and "Her Complaint Is Content-Free" certainly give information that I find brilliant and true as a woman. Men tell me that they have solved a large percentage of their relationship problems by following Deida's ideas and guidelines.
See the hardback edition for the "Look Inside This Book" The Table of Contents is fabulous.
Stacy Clark, MA
Boulder, Colorado
Book Review: The philosophy of manhood
Summary: 5 Stars
I've read this book twice now. All I can say is that it really hit me in the gut. There's not a lot of explanation or literary sourcing in the book. However, as a person who is well read in mens work, western and eastern philosophy I know there is a definite cogency to his thought process.
Each of the short chapters should be read one at a time with a period of reflection - for this book can help to engage you with the true center of your being if you use it as a process to examine yourself.
I know some of the reviewers think he is not respectful of women, but I don't find this to be the case. A quick reading might lead to such a false conclusion but instead his ideas are much more based on finding a soulful connection with women. In fact, I have found this book to offer me a missing piece in dealing with my own problemmatic relationships with women that I have never tapped into before - despite all the 'relationship' books I have read. Highly recommended for both men and for women wanting to understand and support their man.
Book Review: Inner Game
Summary: 5 Stars
This isn't a book about how to meet women or build attract, per se, but for any guy who's interested in learning more about himself and about how women think, this is a good addition to your "pick up" library. Way of the Superior Man is focused on getting you to really examine how you think and treat woman and how your conventional wisdom about what women want and need are sometimes completely wrong.
I've ready this book twice now and many of the major points reminded me of a more recent book titled Secrets of the A Game: How to Meet and Attract Women Anywhere, Anyplace, Anytime, which doesn't go nearly as in-depth as Mr. Deida's book, but instead devotes more to apply these same insights to meeting and attracting women.
I like both books, but I highly recommend Way of the Superior Man because it's so much more important to learn these concepts before you can make much progress with other pick-up material.