Peter Wright (/u/PeterWrightMGTOW) and Paul Elam are two of the most prolific writers in the Men's Rights Movement.

This book is a collection of their articles around Psychology for Men. It is directed both towards therapists trying to understand men and provide them with a proper theurapeutic framework, and towards men seeking answers. It draws from established currents within the field, such as the Jungian school, Object Relations and Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, and applies their principles to an approach that has consciousness of men's current predicament at the center. As is usual in the writings of the two men, one can draw several insights, and depending on one's needs, it can open doors to realizations and progress. It is noteworthy that the ideas in the book don't necessary require a therapist: it is explicitly stated that a man can engage in a theurapeutic process with a friend, or even alone.

The book has its limitations. Traditional, rather than the most recent, neuropsychological approaches are used. The understanding of Evolutionary Psychology is superficial, and a schematic, "caveman" image of it is presented. Being a collection rather than a structured book, it is hit and miss in delivering a concise outlook of the approach - although snapshots from several angles are provided.

Its greatest drawback is a negative attitude towards sex. Ideas about platonic relationships with women seem weak, especially since friendships between men, a fundamental pillar of men's mental health, are not adequately discussed. The anti-sex approach might work for older men, but it won't for the majority of the younger ones.

This, however, is not a book written for profit. It is a contribution to a discussion that at the time of its publication (2017) was lacking. It still has valuable ideas, and several men can benefit from it.

Adam Leonas, author,

The Empress Is Naked: From Female Privilege to Gender Equality and Social Liberation