[PDF] Rapprochement Between Fathers And Sons eBook

Author : Louis Rothschild
Publisher : Karnac Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 29,14 MB
Release : 2023-11-23
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1800132409

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Following Freud's rather cold conception of fathers and a relative neglect of their role in psychoanalytic theory is a challenge to continue more recent efforts to develop a psychoanalytically affirmative portrait of fatherhood. Here, fathers are attuned to relational mutuality and intimacy as a source of flourishing. Rapprochement is understood as a sub-phase of child development marked by a dramatic expression of conflict such as, "Hear me, see me, give me space, don't give me space." In addition, rapprochement is considered to characterize conflicts between autonomy and dependency across the lifespan. An often muted and subtle tension between holding and letting go persists. Working with what is felt entails entering a never fully completed negotiation marked by misreadings, bias, and illusion. 'Father' is understood to be a name pointing to a parenting function. With material that includes the grief of failed reunion, particular stories are mediated through thinking alongside philosophy and psychoanalytic theory in order to further explore the difficulty of integrating nurturing capacities into conceptions of masculinity. As a critique of gendered rigidity, a case is made for a social surround that declares mutual vulnerability to exist in a state of permanent inquiry and relational curiosity. Such openness can function to aid parents, clinicians, and respective community members to privilege the development of increased frustration tolerance. By extension, a good-enough father is one who recognizes breakdown, a need for refueling, and possesses and practices a willingness to encounter uneven rhythms in human dimensions. This thoughtful work brings fresh insight into the role of the father and masculinity and is essential reading for mental health professionals.

Author : Robert J Pellegrini
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 34,59 MB
Release : 2014-01-02
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1317788532

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Explore the tensions and tenderness between fathers and sons in this masterpiece of narrative psychology! “We live in a story-shaped world,” as the editors say, and Between Fathers and Sons: Critical Incident Narratives in the Development of Men's Lives shows how the stories we construct come to shape our perceptions of the world and of ourselves. The incidents recounted here are more than just moving, funny, or painful stories of fathers and sons. Each is a myth that helped form the authors’social and moral identity. This blend of feeling and intellect, story and analysis makes Between Fathers and Sons a work of art as well as a work of psychology. The contributors--many of them pioneers of narrative therapy--bring unique insight to bear on their own stories. Using a broad array of narrative forms, from the soliliquy to the multiple narrator, they explore and analyze themes of silence, mystery, respect, sports, self-reliance, and longing for continuity. In the stories you will find in Between Fathers and Sons: a father's disappointed silence is transformed as it resonates through four generations a Korean immigrant faces the differences between his ideals of fatherhood and his son's American view a father-son fishing trip ends with the biggest fish ever--or no fish at all betrayed by his stepfather, a boy seeks guidance from stories of his dead father a Baptist preacher helps his son make an agonizing choice a grown man's memory of a childhood event gives him new insight into his father's identity and their relationship Between Fathers and Sons is a landmark volume in father-son relationships and in narrative therapy. It is destined to become a classic in the field.

Author : John C. Stubbs
Publisher : SIU Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 17,9 MB
Release : 2015-11-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0809334658

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Federico Fellini as Auteur: Seven Aspects of His Films offers a comprehensive auteurist study of the renowned Italian director. Film scholar John C. Stubbs dispenses with a traditional film-career review of the man, focusing instead on the key elements of the filmmaker’s style, the influence of Carl Jung and dreams, the autobiographical depiction of childhood and adolescence, the portrait of the artist, the filmmaker’s working relationship with his wife, Fellini’s comic strategies, and his adaptation of works by others. Each of the aspects is fully contextualized. This examination of the critical elements in Fellini films offers a better understanding of the artistry that is uniquely Fellini.

Author : Lewis Yablonsky
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 35,21 MB
Release : 2000-01-20
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0595092519

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[Buy this book now only at iUniverse.com bookstore. Order from bookstores everywhere in 4-6 weeks!] Much as Nancy Friday's My Mother My Self explored the mother-daughter bond, this book illuminates the emotional themes that surround the important relationship betyween fathers and sons in terms both practical and theoretical, both enlightening and moving. Drawing upon extensive case-history material, based on interviews with over 100 fathers and sons from a cross section of society, Yablonsky defines the various prototypes of each -- autocratic, egocentric, and distant fathers, compliant and rebellious sons; their interactions and interdependencies; their individual rights and duties and their obligations to each other ; the normal and pathological conflicts between them and how mothers and daughters can intervene constructively in such conflicts; the degree to which a father's status in the world can affect his son's aspirations -- and how a son's success or failure can affect his father; and other important dimensions of this complex relationship. Fathers and Sons is an important, definitive, highly useful guide for all men who want to improve their own such relationships and for the women who want to better understand the fathers and sons in their lives.

Author : Robert Weeks
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,92 MB
Release : 2023-07-06
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In "The Father-Son Connection: Like Father, Like Sons," acclaimed author Robert Weeks explores the profound and intricate bond between fathers and sons, delving deep into the complexities, challenges, and joys that shape this unique relationship. Drawing upon a wealth of personal anecdotes, expert research, and real-life stories, this book offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and strengthening the father-son connection. At the heart of this powerful exploration is the recognition that fathers play a pivotal role in the lives of their sons. From infancy to adulthood, fathers are instrumental in shaping their sons' identities, values, and aspirations. Yet, the journey of fatherhood is not without its obstacles. Robert skillfully navigates the various hurdles that fathers and sons encounter, providing valuable insights, practical advice, and emotional support to help them forge a lifelong bond. "The Father-Son Connection" illuminates the diverse dynamics that exist within the father-son relationship. It examines the impact of different parenting styles, communication patterns, and generational influences, highlighting the importance of open dialogue and mutual understanding. With sensitivity and empathy, Robert explores the challenges of absent fathers, strained relationships, and the complexities of blended families, offering guidance on healing wounds and fostering reconciliation. This book also delves into the significant role of mentors and role models in a young man's life. Robert demonstrates how fathers can inspire and guide their sons by embodying positive values, setting achievable goals, and encouraging personal growth. Through powerful anecdotes and inspiring examples, readers will discover the transformative power of a father's unwavering support and the profound impact it can have on a son's journey to self-discovery. "The Father-Son Connection: Like Father, Like Sons" goes beyond the conventional narratives of masculinity and explores the evolving roles of fathers and sons in today's society. It tackles sensitive topics such as emotional vulnerability, mental health, and the pressures of societal expectations, providing tools and strategies for navigating these challenges with compassion and resilience. Whether you are a father seeking to deepen your connection with your son, a son longing for a stronger bond with your father, or simply someone interested in the intricacies of the father-son relationship, this book offers a compelling roadmap for building and nurturing meaningful connections that transcend generations. With its profound insights, heartfelt stories, and practical guidance, "The Father-Son Connection" is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to unlock the transformative power of this extraordinary relationship.

Author : Frederic B. Tromly
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 37,21 MB
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0802099610

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Introduction : interpreting Shakespeare's sons : ambivalence, rescue, and revenge -- Paternal authority and filial autonomy in Shakespeare's England -- Henry VI, part one : prototypical beginnings : the two John Talbots -- Richard II : patrilineal inheritance and the generation gap -- Henry IV, part one : Deep defiance and the rebel prince -- Henry IV, part two : the prince becomes the king, with a note on Henry V -- Hamlet : notes from the underground : paternal and filial subterfuge -- King Lear : the usurpation of fathers, and of fathers and sons -- Macbeth and the late plays : the disappearance of ambivalent sons -- Biographical coda : William Shakespeare, son of John Shakespeare -- Appendix 1 : Shakespearean fathers and sons in Edward III -- Appendix 2 : Thomas Plume's anecdote : the merry-cheeked, jest-cracking John Shakespeare, Sir John Mennes, and Sir John Falstaff

Author : Tom O'Brien
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 17,78 MB
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1474287980

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This is an original investigation of how movies have reflected and helped to shape the values of a generation. From All the President's Men to Wall Street, US films of the 1970s and 80s were a kaleidoscope of shifting values and contrasting moral viewpoints. Knowing that movies mirror the way we think we are – or would like to be – O'Brien focuses on the key values (or their absence) found in films from this period in order to see more clearly what Americans really cherished in life, and how these values have evolved or changed. Comprehensive and thought provoking, this book addresses how and why movies glamorized and portrayed certain professions; the changing role of women; the targeting of religion for satire; the addressing of environmental issues and film's representation of and engagement with history.

Author : Roger Turner
Publisher :
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 43,37 MB
Release : 2021-01-09
Category :
ISBN : 9781662801808

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A colleague of mine recently exclaimed, "too many men are just guessing at what fatherhood should be like." She went on to note that, after twenty-five years and eight children, her husband had finally found what it meant to be a 'good father.' "He had a late start," she'd said. Because as a young boy he'd had a distant, unloving relationship with his father. So initially in their marriage, he had been a good provider, but fell short of being a 'good father.' He seemed unable to express the caring and helpful modeling characteristic of such a father. "Then my husband had a spiritual awakening, which eventually brought him into association with men who had experience being raised and loved by 'good fathers.' Overnight my husband seemed to change. Even the relationship with his own father greatly improved," she said. "Still, the failure of my husband to have had a bonding father-son relationship early in his life has left some distance between them. This is the burden of not having been raised by a 'good father'." My colleague's early frustration is understandable, and it highlights the issue facing many American families today. It is the need for more 'good fathers', to help guide and emotionally equip their sons to reach toward manhood, and to thrive. Without such fathers our ability to sustain the traditional nuclear family is threatened. Too many sons and daughters are being raised without the emotional and moral guidance they need from their fathers. This book is based upon the experiences of countless fathers, some very good and some not so good. And it is designed to offer suggestions to all fathers, young and old, on how to avoid mistakes in the father-son relationship, and thereby to become even better fathers.

Author : A. Susan Owen
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 50,56 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780820461502

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Bad Girls examines representational practices of film and television stories beginning with post-Vietnam cinema and ending with postfeminisms and contemporary public disputes over women in the military. The book explores a diverse range of popular media texts, from the Alien saga to Ally McBeal and Sex and the City, from The Net and VR5 to Sportsnight and G.I. Jane. The research is framed as a study of intergenerational tensions in portrayals of women and public institutions - in careers, governmental service, and interactions with technology. Using iconic texts and their contexts as a primary focus, this book offers a rhetorical and cultural history of the tensions between remembering and forgetting in representations of the American feminist movement between 1979 and 2005. Looking forward, the book sets an agenda for discussion of gender issues over the next twenty-five years and articulates with authority the manner in which «transgression» itself has become a site of struggle.