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The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire (20th Anniversary Edition) Audio CD – Unabridged, September 4, 2018
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In the decades since the initial publication of The Way of the Superior Man, society has changed significantly. Issues of gender and sexuality long confined to secrecy have become part of everyday conversation, and rigid ideas about our societal roles have begun to dissolve.
And yet, perhaps now more than at any time, men of all ages still "tussle with the challenges of women, work, and sexual desire." In this unabridged audiobook of the classic guide to masculine spirituality, David Deida encourages men and women to lean into the conversation and offer their most valuable assets to the world―their authentic heart and depth of presence.
More relevant than ever, The Way of the Superior Man offers a view of a more conscious and embodied masculinity. "It is time to evolve beyond the macho jerk ideal, all spine and no heart," writes Deida. "It is also time to evolve beyond the sensitive and caring wimp ideal, all heart and no spine."
Including a new preface written in celebration of the book’s 20th anniversary, The Way of the Superior Man presents the next generation of with the opportunity to grapple with fear, cultivate trust in the moment, and put forth the best versions of themselves in an ever-changing world.
Read by Cecil Archbold.
- Print length5 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherSounds True
- Publication dateSeptember 4, 2018
- Dimensions5.47 x 0.8 x 5.01 inches
- ISBN-101683642686
- ISBN-13978-1683642688
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“The Way of the Superior Man lays out a challenge before all men to fulfill their true purpose and to be authentically masculine. It will guide you on your journey to a successful and spiritually complete way of life. Step up to the plate with this book in your hand.” ―Tony Robbins, author of Awaken the Giant Within and Unlimited Power
“David Deida must have the biggest balls in contemporary spirituality.” ―Vijay Rana, Watkins Mind Body Spirit
“As a woman, I’ve never felt so understood and validated.” ―Marci Shimoff, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul
“The openness, the love! What lively new language David Deida finds for the unsayable!” ―Coleman Barks, author of The Essential Rumi
“Every once in a while, someone comes along whose work is clearly a next step. Their ideas seem to answer some collective question hanging out in the culture. Their books and seminars become an underground buzz and, within a period of time, their ideas become part of our cultural vernacular. David Deida is such a person. In a time not too far off from now, his ideas will have spread like wildfire.” ―Marianne Williamson, author of A Return to Love
“Finally, a guide for the non-castrated male. This book will offend and infuriate some, inspire and test others, but challenge virtually everybody. Few are the books that discuss strong sexuality within strong spirituality. Love it or loathe it, it is a shout from the heart of one perspective of the eternal masculine.” ―Ken Wilber, author of Sex, Ecology, Spirituality; No Boundary; and Grace and Grit
“There are few categories I know of for an original like David Deida; for his teachings there is no pigeonhole. He is a bridge-builder between East and West, between ancient and modern wisdom traditions. David is in the dynamic living oral tradition of maverick spiritual teachers who, like free-jazz musicians, can riff directly on Reality, outside of established forms. Mark my words: in a future that I hope is not too far off, David Deida’s original western Dharma will be widely known as one of the most sublime and accessible expressions of the essence of spiritual practice that is freely offered today.” ―Lama Surya Das, author of Awakening the Buddha Within
“David Deida’s work reveals a depth of loving the human condition and understanding its immanent spirituality I’ve seldom seen, even in a glimmer. It’s hard for me to find words with which to express my appreciation and admiration for this unique gift.” ―Jenny Wade, PhD, author of Changes of Mind
“David Deida brings spirituality down from the clouds and back into our bodies where it belongs. His no-nonsense approach to refining our spiritual sensibilities comes as a welcome intervention to both New Age and conservative trends in contemporary spirituality. Deida helps us to get REAL in a world where reality is an increasingly rare commodity.” ―Mariana Caplan, author of Halfway Up the Mountain: The Error of Premature Claims to Enlightenment
“I feel that Deida has reached a new level of poetic genius in his writing, and his understanding of feminine psychology astounds me.” ―Miranda Shaw, PhD, author of Passionate Enlightenment: Women in Tantric Buddhism
“The Way of the Superior Man is a bold and challenging and very perceptive book. The cutting-edge masculinity of these pages is sexually strong and spiritually clear . . . Deida challenges and instructs men to live on their edge, to go forth uncompromisingly in search of their own deepest truths and greatest purpose. He pulls no punches and brooks no weakness.” ―NAPRA Review
“With uncommon honesty and unparalleled insight into the deepest desires of the masculine heart, Deida explores the most challenging and important issues in men’s lives. Covering everything from work and career, to dealing with sex, women, and love, to finding purpose in an increasingly superficial and mechanical world, The Way of the Superior Man reveals how a man can live a life of fulfillment without compromise by relaxing into the truth of his very being, discovering his deepest vision, and giving his gifts without holding anything back. What emerges is a wholly revolutionary look at what it means to be a man in today’s world as well as an astonishingly practical guidebook to living a masculine life of integrity, authenticity, and freedom.” ―The Midwest Book Review, Reviewer’s Choice
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Cecil Archbold is a voice actor whose voice has a highly authoritative and persuasive characteristic. His voice embodies confidence and power with tones that are warm and inviting. Cecil's versatility enables him to smoothly transition between voice-over roles requiring an urban, contemporary feel to those that specify a middle-American sound. He can provide voice-overs for commercials, corporate narration, eLearning, radio imaging, promotions, medical narration, and documentaries.
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- Publisher : Sounds True
- Publication date : September 4, 2018
- Edition : Unabridged
- Language : English
- Print length : 5 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1683642686
- ISBN-13 : 978-1683642688
- Dimensions : 5.47 x 0.8 x 5.01 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #990,592 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #8 in Love & Romance (Books)
- #9 in Sex & Sexuality
- #30 in Personal Transformation Self-Help
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Acknowledged as one of the most insightful and provocative teachers of our time, bestselling author David Deida continues to revolutionize the way that men and women grow spiritually and sexually. His ten books are published in more than twenty-five languages worldwide and are required reading in university, church, and spiritual center courses. His workshops on a radically practical spirituality have been hailed as among the most original and authentic contributions to the field of self-development currently available. Deida is included in the Watkins Review Spiritual 100 List, designating the most spiritually influential people worldwide. He is a founding member of Integral Institute, and has taught and conducted research at the University of California-San Diego School of Medicine, University of California-Santa Cruz, San Jose State University, Lexington Institute in Boston, and Ecole Polytechnique in Paris, France. Some of his recent books include Blue Truth, The Enlightened Sex Manual, and the 20th Anniversary Edition of the international bestseller, The Way of the Superior Man.
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Customers find the book to be a great read for men, providing invaluable insights that have a profound impact on their lives. The book explores the complexities of sexuality and gender dynamics, though some customers find it sexist and demeaning to women.
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Customers find the book highly readable, particularly for men, with one customer noting its straight-to-the-point style and another mentioning its engaging prose.
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Customers find the book insightful, with many reporting it has had a profound impact on their lives, and one customer noting how it breaks everything down to a spiritual level.
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis book has given me a different perspective on men who are truly in tune or want to be in tune with themselves. Having an understanding of women was very important in this book because it really shines light on how men and women in their true essence should co exist, if we all lived by these stoic methods there would be a drastic decline in marriage. Thank you.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2025Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseHalfway through the book and already applying quite a bit in my marraige and at work.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2025Format: PaperbackVerified Purchasethe information this book provided i have Neva heard before dat was the unique part of the book its new info and the info was all true and facts and things i've experienced before but Neva tried the outcome this book is suggesting...best book i ever read changed my life and put me ona path to my inner core wit the conscious knowledge of feminine and masculine polarity
- Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2025Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseOne of my top three books! Truly invested. Heard about it in a Nipsey Hustle interview, recommended by Lauren London. Intended for men, but has many gems for a women’s perspective as well!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseAfter the end of the book, I expected more teachings, or more depth.
Finished the book with a feeling that I need complementary books.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseWhat did I like or dislike?
- I liked that it took into account that the difference of man and woman is something to be cherished and that we actually need each other to live a fulfilling life.
That it is important to understand how you can achieve a state flow of your being when you accept the nature of the sexes.
Maybe I disliked sometimes the wording that was chosen, but that is personal preference, I am not a big fan of very esoteric things, and for that part it is very raw to real life examples only sometimes lashed into words that can be hard to equate to some meaningful lesson.
Whom would I recommend this book to?
- To any Men who feel like they are out of touch with their purpose and have had bad experiences with women, it will teach you why it is your task to have a fulfilling relationship with your opposite.
Why did I choose this rating?
- Because it is a great read and the information presented is always concise with the intro of each chapter. There lies some true wisdom here which you only get from a lot of practice in sex, love and relationships that is very condensed here.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2016First of all, thank you for taking your time to improve your life. As a man in now dane age, it's hard to mature or grow to that ideal man a woman seeks- especially when it comes to trying to "figure her out" and her needs! In this book you will find out but not as an strategic way.
You will find out more about yourself and the spiritual side of you and your woman or women you come across with. This is beyond the human mind can comprehend. This is why this book is not for those who find quick tricks or strategies to get laid but more of a deep foundation to prosper in your marriage, relationship or relationships. I call it the essence because from a spiritual level that you won't learn in the streets.
6 years ago, I was 18, and employed... and single. My last serious relationship ended when I was 14. I was clueless of how to even ask for a girls phone number until one day a friend from high school did it for me. No good. This girl got really upset because she saw I had low self esteem because if I wanted her- why not have the balls?! I was clueless. From that shameful moment on, I decided to step up to my game. I wanted to share beautiful moments with a girl who was very compatible with me and for that I needed to learn things about me and women in particular. I was determied!
After some massive research, this gentleman of the name of David DeAngelo showed up on my Google search talking about "attraction isn't a choice" and boy did my curiosity sparked! I was hooked to his programs and I did everything to get all the info that I could get to succeed with women! And so I did... BUT after he recommended this particular book that my full understanding became whole (of course, you can never learn everything about women!).
This book which he mentioned along with a dozen more, was the most vital to finish my understanding of how men and women interact. Although single, I learned and understood many of David Deidas concept and spiritual meanings and before I knew it- I was in mad love with my 2 years old relationship that I was dreaming of! Everything was great even the sex! I was a very happy 19 year old!
And you know what? I stopped reading the book- I had other relationships after that but it never again close to that one. It did not occurred to me to read again the book. I thought I knew it all. They say we only retain 10% of what we read. Well I could tell you that is very true. About 3 weeks ago, I saw the book as I was cleaning my closet and I picked it up and saw the headlines of the chapters. Many of them which got my attention. I sat down and I began to scan and read the important ones. To my surprise, it was as if I never read the book!
Every time we have a new and newer experience- we see life at a different perspective which leads to a new understanding of things in which we have seen but before but your brain never processed it.
And so I read the book once more and I have decided to commit and read it once every year to maintain my relationship and keep myself sharp.
This book is for those who seek.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseLearned so much about men and women and how we operate in today's society. Must read asap for anyone interested in self growth and understanding the opposite sex. Amazing read done in 3 days.
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- CallumReviewed in Australia on September 2, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI wish I read this book sooner, lots to learn and take on as a male trying to understand everything in a woman (if that’s possible). Will be a book I read again to really imbed it in the brain.
- SyahmimReviewed in Singapore on May 4, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars A different outlook
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseIt provides a look into different aspects of life. It encourages men to view challenges and resistances as opportunities for personal development and to understand our relationships.
- MahmoudReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on February 17, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
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- VikramReviewed in Germany on June 8, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read Book
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseThe quality of the book is amazing. Amazon US to DE, received early than the schedule.
Every man should read this book. A must-read
- LumendeusReviewed in Sweden on May 6, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the greatest books in the world
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseJust buy it already.