Why are some men so problematic—unable to describe how they feel, neglecting their health, exploding in rage, and resorting to violence when their manhood is questioned? An internationally recognized psychologist and past president of the American Psychological Association, Dr. Ronald F. Levant has devoted most of his professional career to finding the answer. He now reveals how his work has been driven by his quest to understand men like his abusive father and his perplexing behavior. He shares his personal story—starting with a childhood marked by beatings and fear, followed by an adolescence defined by drinking and delinquent behavior, and a young adulthood marred by depression—to inspire and guide other trauma survivors, especially fathers and sons, as well as the women who love and suffer with them. He earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Public Practice from Harvard University and has served on the faculties of Boston University, where he directed the nationally prominent Father Project.