Sam Keen
Sam Keen was an American author, professor, and philosopher who is best known for his exploration of questions regarding love, life, wonder, religion, and being a male in contemporary society. He co-produced Faces of the Enemy, an award-winning PBS documentary; was the subject of a Bill Moyers' television special in the early 1990s; and for 20 years served as a contributing editor at Psychology Today magazine. He was also featured in the 2003 documentary Flight from Death. Keen completed his undergraduate studies at Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, and later completed graduate degrees at Harvard University and Princeton University. Keen was married to Patricia de Jong, who was a former senior minister of First Congregational Church of Berkeley, United Church of Christ, in Berkeley, California.
23 Books Written
There is no doubt that America is in the midst of a spiritual crisis. Millions of people are trying to find meaning in their lives by returning to old-time religions, or by seeking out new cults, fads, channelers, 12-step programs, and self-help books. Bill Moyers has called this search for spirituality "the biggest story -- not only of the decade but of the century." Now, Sam Keen, the New York
Examines the psychology of hatred and aggression, by which one's fears and inadequacies are projected onto others, dehumanizing them into enemies and legitimizing violence
“Sam Keen is one of the most creative, profound thinkers of our time. I personally have learned and benefited immensely from his books. He brings to the men's movement a new kind of practical wisdom that should help both men and women.”—John Bradshaw, author of HomecomingHow does one become a “real man”? By joining a fraternity? Getting a letter in football? Conquering a lot of women?
Your Mythic Journey: Finding Meaning in Your Life Through Writing and Storytelling
by Sam Keen
Rating: 3.8 ⭐
We all tell stories about who we are, where we come from, and where we are going. These personal myths in turn shape who we become and what we believe—as individuals, families, and nations. This book offers readers the tools to detect the story line in their own lives and to write and tell it to others, opening up a hidden world of self-discovery and meaning. The numerous accessible exercises are
The acclaimed author of Fire in the Belly presents an exhilarating memoir of his late-blooming love affair with the flying trapeze--and a provocative look at the potential it offers for growth, transformation, and overcoming deeply rooted fears.An unprecedented adventure of the soul and psyche, Learning to Fly teaches us to soar on the wings of possibility as we watch Sam Keen and his
To Love and Be Loved is a spirited challenge to a culture obsessed with romance and intimacy but dangerously ignorant of the full range of human love. Like a fresh wind, Sam Keen sweeps away tired self-help nostrums and reams of "bad advice from Dr. Lonelyhearts" to reveal a stunningly new map of love in all its forms.Love is not something we "fall" into, claims Keen, but a
Draws on psychology, philosophy, mythology, and personal experience to explain the five stages in becoming a lover--child, rebel, adult, outlaw, and mature lover--and provide guidance in achieving awareness, maturity, and genuine passion
The author of the New York Times bestseller Fire in the Belly guides us on an enlightening journey across the emotional landscape of our own inner psyches. Using self-tests and practical advice, Inward Bound teaches us to master the art of emotional literacy—how to understand what our minds and bodies are really telling us through the ups and downs of our emotions. Paying special atten
A personal exploration of the problem of being human in the 20th century, in which the author analyzes key issues in education, philosophy, theology and psychology. In this framework he tells his own story, showing readers how the sacred is rediscovered through personal mythology.
Sam Keen, the New York Times best-selling author of Fire in the Belly , has spent a lifetime reflecting on nature. In Sightings , a collection of essays, bird watching forms the basis for observations spiritual and soulful, witty and wise. He describes his childhood ramblings in the silence of the Tennessee wilderness as feeling distinctly more spiritual than the hard pews of his grandmother's chu
A deeply personal compendium of diary entries, poems, fantasies,stories, an account of the process of spiritual death and renewal I went through in a crisis that involved divorce, leaving the academic world and severing my roots.“A moving, lucid and penetrating account of the places where Keen found an oasis, a helping spirit, a devouring demon, a rushing river or a tree with magical apples”
A plea for the recovery of wonder, awe and the sense of the sacred that lies at the heart of all authentic philosophy and religion.Chosen by both Newsweek and Time magazines as one of the best 10 books in its field in 1969. It remains the linchpin of all my thinking.
This thought-provoking volume consists of 9 interviews by Sam Keen, consulting editor of Psychology Today since 1969. In his very revealing and personal introduction, he talks about the Seventies and places the story of his life in the context. The individuals Keen has interviewed are some of the most creative and adventuresome spiritual explorers of our time. Sam Keen talks to Norman O. Brown abo
How to find the real you? *draw a "time line" showing where you have come from , where you are going *Create a fantasy in which you become the fulfillment of your ideal self...
A richer life can be yours with Sam Keen's "The Sacred Journey." Take the journey of your life The world's foremost producer of personal development and motivational audio programs now shows you the path toward greater spiritual and personal fulfillment. Where am I going? What is my life about? What do I value? According to Sam Keen, bestselling author of "Fire in the Belly, " yo
In his new book, bestselling author Sam Keen challenges the notions and habits we’ve formed about religion over the centuries in order for us to build a deeper faith, that is relevant today. He * How has religion failed us?.* Must we choose between dogmatic religion and atheism?* How might religion unite rather than divide us? The answers, Keen disco
Keen examines the collective myths in our culture--particularly those which has resulted in our living separate from and in dominion over the natural world.
The bestselling author of Fire in the Belly has created a way to use stories to give shape and clarity to our personal destinies. Keen tells how to use story elements to reveal hidden potentials.
Myth and the Body Workshop
by Sam Keen
An examination of how our bodies emerge in reaction to influences passed on by our parents & our culture. Topics include the origins of psychosomatic medicine; our illness mythology & finding your illness symbols
Written by best selling author Sam Keen and his son Gifford, Prodigal Father, Wayward Son is a warm and engaging book on masculinity, and a compelling and dynamic invitation for readers to recall the pivotal memories and conflicts that define their own father-and-son relationships. Filled with personal tales of their own struggles and breakthroughs, in this moving account of alienation, repentance
Man Woman Thing, The
by Sam Keen
Today's way of life is based on power, control, and the constant battle perpetuated between women and men. The patriarchy, although primarily engineered and executed by men, dishonors men and the positive masculine as much as it dishonors women and the positive feminine. Sam Keen takes you on a journey to discover new routes to authentic manhood and create alternatives to definitions of masculinit
Future of Heroism, The
by Sam Keen
Bestselling author Sam Keen explores past visions of heroes, finding your own heroic image, and what forms of heroism the future may call for.