The Need for an “Iron John” in the disfunctional state / Robert Bly ; interviewed by Pam Burton.

Robert Bly, author of the bestselling book Iron John, discusses issues of masculinity which is addressed in his book. He pays particular attention to how the Gulf War typifies the cultural assumptions of masculinity: from the press blackout of returning bodies as compared with the way ancient warriors were honored; George Bush as the alcoholic father of the United States, the need for guidance of older men, and the importance of experiencing grief and fear rather than denial.|THE NEED FOR AN “IRON JOHN” IN THE DISFUNCTIONAL STATE / Robert Bly| interviewed by Pam Burton. Robert Bly, author of the bestselling “Iron John,” discusses issues of masculinity which is addressed in his book. He pays particular attention to how the Gulf War typifies the cultural assumptions of masculinity: from the press blackout of returning bodies as compared with the way ancient warriors were honored| George Bus as the alcoholic father of the United States, the need for guidance of older men, and the importance of experiencing grief and fear rather than denial.