Every book Kevin Bacon recommended on podcasts

Books recommended by Kevin Bacon

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   Iron John

   Robert Bly · Discussed · 1 episode

   Iron John by Robert Bly is a seminal work within the mythopoetic men's movement that retells traditional folklore to explore masculinity, father-child relationships, and male psychological development.

   Discussed

   “Yeah, but at that moment, you know, at that moment, I did that thing that, uh, I think it’s Robert Bly talks about, you know, in Iron John, where you steal the key underneath the queen's bed.”

   SmartLess Kevin Bacon 2022-10-10 Listen at 30:34

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
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   Iron John, a Book About Men

   Iron John, a Book About Men

   Robert Bly · Discussed · 1 episode

   Iron John, a Book About Men by Robert Bly is a study of masculinity and myth that employs Jungian psychology to examine the myth of Iron John and encourage men to reconnect with their inner wildness.

   Discussed

   “yeah but at that moment you know at that moment I did that thing that uh I think it's Robert Bly talks about you know an iron John where you you steal the key underneath the The Queen's bed”

   SmartLess Kevin Bacon 2022-10-10 Listen at 30:20

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible

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