Though designed for men in or considering groups, each offers much to women interested in understanding men and to men outside groups. Both are practical how-to books grounded in soulful wisdom. These authors tell their personal stories of many years working with men and draw lessons from them. They are full of helpful sources and details, but it is the authors' direct experiences with men that make the books breathe. Support groups tend to process feelings by talking, usually guided by a leader or leaders.
Ritual groups tend to be without leaders and use tools such as mythology, poetry, and drumming.
Two dozen humorous cartoons are woven throughout Kauth's well-presented book. Though some may find them distracting, I found them funny. Too many men are overly serious and become workaholics, which more humor can help us overcome. I'm going to go through it and save some, throw some away, and add some of my own. In the spirit of brotherhood, Kauth also includes short articles by other men active in men's work.