He Was Taught To Be This Way

by Adrian Michael Green

revised from the first edition. this version is smaller in book size. has guided questions following each chapter. space to reflect. and activities to consider along the way.this is by far the most challenging book project i have ever created. in full transparency it has taken me five years to curate and what is inside these pages is my complete heart and soul. there is very little white space as each page from top to bottom has words for each reader to dive into. no one-liners. no short prose. 99% of the words in this volume have never been posted.he was taught to be this way. is an exploration into the question of what it means to be a man. it unpacks and wrestles with masculinity while simultaneously explores insight and inquiry into why men do certain things consciously and unconsciously. having collected hundreds of questions and stories over the years, adrian michael beautifully arranged and bound this project into chapter themes using the king, warrior, magician, lover framework. he was taught to be this way. is an argument and an invitation for anyone interested in self-discovery and growth. it is highly encouraged to push back and be in conversation with what this book addresses within yourself and in community with others. there is no handbook or guide on how to be a man. may this book be the roadmap that serves as one.

Genres: Poetry

193 pages, Paperback

Published July 31, 2021

About the author

adrian michael, currently a writer living in the san francisco bay area, is a native of northeast denver where he started writing at the age of 10. as a self-published author he is committed to sharing poetry and prose that spread messages of positivity and love.

Reviews

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

While there were parts of this that I couldn't relate to, there was far more that made me feel like I was reading a psychoanalysis of my husband. (And sometimes of myself...) Most of what Adrian Michael writes here was not new information to me, but to hear it from the perspective of a man who is working through his own stuff was powerful. Now, if I can convince my hubby to read it himself...

[Julia Hunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing work by Adrian, yet again! He really breaks down how mature versus immature men act. Many of these topics are conversations my husband and I have had and it was so nice to read this knowing they are common occurrences with all people! I’ll definitely be having him read it too.

[Grace Goodman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone needs to read this book. Life changing and will save you a lot of time feeling sad and confused! Highly recommend.

[Jordan Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very insightful book that all men should read. This book helps break down the generational curses instilled by toxic masculinity while allowing men to better understand ourselves as well. I feel more complete and in tune with myself as a man than ever before. I believe women who have men as partners can learn a lot about men from this book as well. It was a great read.