• I Don't Want to Talk About It

  • Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression
  • By: Terrence Real
  • Narrated by: Adam Verner
  • Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (859 ratings)

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I Don't Want to Talk About It

By: Terrence Real
Narrated by: Adam Verner
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Psychotherapist Terrence Real offers an important and compelling look at the silent epidemic of depression among men and shows, with compassion and clarity, what can be done to break this vicious cycle.

©1997 Terry Real (P)2011 Tantor

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"Offers not only crucial insights to men suffering from depression but also comfort and guidance to the women who love them." (John Bradshaw)

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Must read for all men.

My therapist wife suggested it. Excellent read and listen. I hope that our coming generation embodies the ideals of this book.

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Must Read for Men and their Partners

This book should not be taken lightly. It is a force that will creep into the very shadows of your life and bring those painful moments screaming for recognition. But with that experience comes great healing. This book reminded me of the hero’s journey. I will look back with a respectful admiration for the emotional journey it took me on and plan on re-reading many times.

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Must read for men.

Author talks about a lot of important topics that go unspoken for many. One of the best books I’ve listened to in some time.

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Required reading

If you’re a man, love a man, or are interested in why men are the way we are. Read this

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Soul Opening

A truly insightful examination and explanation of the patriarchal damage rooted in childhood trauma. This book has been a true help allowing me to reflect back, and remember land marks of my early childhood trauma. I swore I would never be like my parents and yet subconsciously I was. At 64 years young, I am only now beginning to see the generation Al pain that I have caused my precious wife as children. I am so grateful for this read, and I hope to someday to shake this man’s hand. It’s a truly liberating moment when you can sense and see the proof of change, Thank you Terry , we all share so much in common.

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Very interesting

I do not have any direct application to the theory offered in this book, but I will keep my eyes open.

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Narrator = Male Version of SIRI

Material is good if you can get past the fact that the name version of SIRI is reading you the book. Narrator started out very robot-like in his reading but eventually started sounding more human as the book moved along. Pretty difficult to follow at first, but he gets better. Material of the book is good and worth a listen

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READ THIS BOOK!

I have a much better understanding of male depression! I'm very excited to apply this new knowledge to my clinical practice!

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Just listen to it.

If you've got enough interest in this book to have made it wherever you're seeing my review... JUST LISTEN. and have a box of tissues by your side. This book broke me like a dry spaghetti noodle. Terrance, you're a life changer. Thank you for opening my eyes to a side of myself that no other book has ever shown me, let alone in such detail with relatable, albeit painful at times, stories.

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Good book. I learned a lot. Changed my perspective.

This book had many moments in it that had me looking with in myself. I realized I have some work to do on myself. I hope it helps you as it did me.

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