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Men of the West is a work of masculine formation rooted in Tolkien’s Middle-earth, calling men toward brotherhood, virtue, and strength under Christ. Written by Ryan S. Matchett, husband, father of five, and Anglican priest on Vancouver Island.

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    Men of the West is a work of masculine formation rooted in Tolkien’s Middle-earth, calling men toward brotherhood, virtue, and strength under Christ. Written by Ryan S. Matchett, husband, father of five, and Anglican priest on Vancouver Island.

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    My true home is somewhere in Middle-earth. Thinker, reader, pastor. Tolkien scholar. Creator of Ringfolk.

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