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Trading Armour for a Flower : Rise of New Masculine Paperback – 15 October 2019

by Manish Srivastava (Author)
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Trading Amour for a Flower is a bold poetic inquiry into deeper longings and struggles of a 21st-century man. It offers a pathway for both men and women to transform systemic oppression by discovering the true purpose and power of our inner masculinity. Blending poetry and inner-reflections, Manish Srivastava, invites us on a three-part inner journey. Each part explores a threshold that we need to cross to rise beyond gender stereotypes, heal old wounds and reclaim the power to co-create a world that honours each individual.ReviewsAs we move from men versus women to man and woman as archetypes contained within us all, journeys such as Manish's can provide guidance in a time of uncertainty and strife.-- Peter Senge, MIT USA, Author of bestselling classic The Fifth DisciplineThis heartfelt book offers an invitation to reflect deeply on the fullness of being human by integrating our masculine and feminine. Manish's words of tenderness and bravery inspire compassionate strength-- so needed in our world today.-- Acharya Arawana Hayashi, Shambhala Buddhist Teacher, and Co-founder of Social Presencing Theatre I am blown away by the anguish and love in Manish's poetry. I find it both haunting and liberating to examine patriarchy as a pathway to healing. His exploration of the male psyche is a heart-opening experience. He takes a deep dive into his own pain, and each discovery moves him and his readers into wholeness and resilience. -- Martha Lasley, Author of Coaching For Transformation and Courageous Visions I see Manish Srivastava standing in the legacy of the mythopoetic men's movement and firmly rooted in India and its culture. It is the need of these times that this book goes totally viral!-- Abhishek Thakore, International Youth Activist and Co-founder of Gender Lab and Blue Ribbon Movement I am convinced that both men and women of today will benefit from his heartfelt realisations of painstaking self-exploration that is rendered so well in a poetic language. -- Manisha Roy, PhD Analytical Psychologist, USA and author of Bengali Women and Women, Stereotypes and Archetypes
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  1. Print length
    136 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Notion Press
  4. Publication date
    15 October 2019
  5. Dimensions
    12.7 x 0.81 x 20.32 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1646509722
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1646509720
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Notion Press; 1st edition (15 October 2019); Notion Press Media Pvt Ltd | No,50, Chettiyar Agaram Main Road, Vanagaram, Chennai - 600095 | URL: https://notionpress.com/store | Mail Id: orders@notionpress.com
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 136 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1646509722
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1646509720
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 kg 50 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 0.81 x 20.32 cm
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India
  • Packer ‏ : ‎ Notion Press Media Pvt Ltd | No,50, Chettiyar Agaram Main Road, Vanagaram, Chennai - 600095 | URL: https://notionpress.com/store | Mail Id: orders@notionpress.com
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    4.5 out of 5 stars 30 ratings

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Manish Srivastava is an award-winning poet, life coach and facilitator of societal transformation. He serves as co-director of social presencing theater at the Presencing Institute in the USA. He works with grassroots NGOs, governments, the UN and business sectors to heal collective trauma by integrating poetry and contemplative social arts.

Manish believes that poetry and art can uncover humanity's deepest longings, heal collective wounds, and offer pathways to new possibilities. Manish was the recipient of the Creative Therapy Awards for poetry by Sancheti Health Academy. His work on transforming gender conflicts, human trafficking, pandemics and the migrant crisis has featured globally at the Conflict Transformation Summit in 2020, the Presencing Institute Global Forum in 2021, and the Inner Development Goals global summit in 2022 & 2023. 

Manish has written two books offering poetic pathways to heal societal divides.

Poems from his first book, Trading Armour for a Flower, have been translated into Hebrew, Spanish and Traditional Chinese for reading in poetry circles worldwide. The title poem was featured in a short film premiered at THE BODY LANGUAGE exhibition in Venice (2020).

His second book, “Midnight Journey of a Seed”, which offers poetic pathways to healing & resilience, won the international literary award (Best Independent Book Award 2023). The poem "How to Mourn Loss of a Friend" won a national award from India Writing Project (2023). 

Manish has also co-authored a Hindi anthology (Yaar Batohi यार बटोही) published by Hind Yugum. It is a unique collection of travel and friendship stories from 14 authors from the same writing class.

Manish has co-initiated Sacred Well Studio, which aims to co-create poetry & contemplative art-based healing forums nationwide. He is partnering with Agamishala (a law and justice innovation community) to heal systemic violence and trauma in prisons, child homes and communities across India. 

Manish lives in Pune with his wife and son. His wife, Sonali, is a coach, therapist and partner in all his initiatives. His son, Samay, is his source of inspiration to co-create a healed and just society. 

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  • Yaman Gogia
    5.0 out of 5 stars The 'not so' complete man...and that's ok!
    Reviewed in India on 2 April 2022
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    A book that takes you on a journey that you wish you had taken much before. Ofcourse i say this as a man in his late 30s.
    His creative style of questioning patriarchy by looking inward without being accusatory or pointing fingers at external factors is what makes this poetic journey one that the reader empathises with long after he has finished reading. Only to realise that what the reader is empathising with is not the writer's thoughts but rather with his own emotions and self reflection that he managed to hide away in a closet for so long because it was more important for him to 'be a man' as per the roles defined and pre-determined for him by his ancestors much before he was born. Thanks for this book, Manish!
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  • Divya Srivastava
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read to self reflect and understand human dynamics
    Reviewed in India on 13 November 2019
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    A deep thought provoking compilation by Manish. “Trading armour for a flower” is an insight into our own psyche .
    Human behaviour especially in the context of masculinity struggling with its compelling feminine partner is perfectly tracked through History and the present world.
    Manish enlightens the reader beyond what is visible and somewhere helps one to self reflect and seek control of their own present.
    A must read for those who are passionate observers of human behaviour and for everyone else to get a deeper perspective of their existence Itself .
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  • Ashish Gulati
    5.0 out of 5 stars A rare insightful journey into an often ignored subject. A must read
    Reviewed in India on 8 November 2019
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    This first time published author surprised me with his insights. An often ignored subject, he presents a rare subject. It is cathartic and soothing to know and begin a journey of the acceptance of ying and yang that coexist in denial of one another. At a macro level this argument and resolve could well be instrumental to an issue as significant and big as world peace. A must read for all on a journey of self. Hoping to read more from the author.
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  • Pragya
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for people on a self-exploration path !
    Reviewed in India on 4 November 2019
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    This is a powerful book into the journey of one's inner soul. As I browsed thru each page I started feeling deeply connected to myself. A beautiful blend of poems and pictorial representations, this book will compel you to reflect more and find your own solutions to various issues of life. Must read for those who are on a self-exploration path.
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  • Badal Suchak
    4.0 out of 5 stars Healing the masculine
    Reviewed in India on 15 April 2020
    Patriarchy hurts men as much as it hurts women. It also impacts children, environment and the manner in which we conduct businesses. Therefore, it is important to bring to conscious awareness the wounds of patriarchy and heal the masculine. Much work is being done to heal the wounded feminine. However, one rarely comes across anyone acknowledging deep wounds that men carry in their psyche and offers to hold space to heal them. Manish Srivastava has done deep work in this space and has written 'Trading Armour for a Flower' which is a mirror for self reflection, healing and bringing about a balance between masculine and feminine energies. I recommend it for both, men as well as women.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Trading armour for a flower
    Reviewed in India on 10 November 2019
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    I am amazed. The contents force one to do introspection and think , am I actually giving respect to the other sex they actually deserve. Very aptly worded.
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  • monte
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read !!
    Reviewed in India on 17 November 2019
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    This book is a must read for everyone. As a man,the poems helped me touch that part in my heart which i thought was frozen long back....
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  • Animesh Barat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great compilation of Poetries by Manish Shrivastava
    Reviewed in India on 22 February 2021
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    A wonderful compilation of short poetries
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  • Uri Noy Meir
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gratitude
    Reviewed in Italy on 10 November 2019
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    The book and the poems are poetic expressions of a re emergence of new models of masculinity. Manish is gifted with an authentic and natural way to present his personal transformation and research in an accessibile and engaging way. Keep them coming w
    the world needs it !
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a read!!
    Reviewed in the United States on 21 November 2019
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    What a wonderful read. In a country where we're quick to say "men don't..." "men cant..." "all men....", here's a voice that's yearning to be heard, And it echoes so many together.

    I feel people speak different languages - regardless of being a male or a female. More than the gender difference between a man and a woman, it's the stereotypical rhetoric that has a big role to play in behavioral differences. Kudos to you for penning it down beautifully!
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