Finding Our Fathers: The Unfinished Business of Manhood

by Samuel Osherson

A seminal classic, Finding Our Fathers examines the hidden struggle faced by millions of men: how to reconcile their childhood images of their fathers--and of all men--as silent, stoic breadwinners with the life they want to live now--embracing two-career marriages, closer ties with their children, and greater emotional awareness. Harvard psychologist Samuel Osherson shows you how your "unfinished business" with your father affects your relationships with your wife, your children, friends, and bosses--and how it can lead to a profound sense of loneliness, vulnerability, and rage. Osherson penetrates the shroud of silences that prevents men from coming to terms with their deepest feelings and fears, and shows how you can resolve the inner conflict of the father-son relationship and begin to develop a new sense of strength and purpose in your family life and career.

Genres: Psychology, Gender

217 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[surfurbian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't figure out the old man? This book will help a bit.

A good study of men that came of age in the 60s and 70s. All the good enemies were gone and now their women were burning bras. What's a fella to do? Read this for some insight on their reaction.