Masculinity at its finest
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For John Lash, the archetypal Hero is not only male, but a prototype of  masculinity.  In the first part of the book, Lash explores the types of  Heroes and the evolution of the Hero over time.  The central part of the  book are plates, many in color, drawn from art work the world over; the  bewildering variety of representations of the Hero is the most stunning  part of the book.  In the final section, "Themes", Lash explores, through a  combination of images and text, several recurring ideas in the Hero Myth,  including the initiation, the hunt, the Hero and the horse, the Hero in  Love, and the Hero facing death.  This is a wonderful mythological  exploration of timeless men's issues.
3019003
Guy is the center of the world in Our Young Man. Edmund White creates the most beautiful creature in Guy along with other beauties and beasts that circle his world and populate his life. Guy comes from France to New York City in the seventies to break into the fashion world (Remember, mens fashion was not a big deal in the seventies). His partner/manager is another Frenchman through whom Guy meets powerful men, gets invited to wonderful parties (There are some questionable ones to say the least) and we, the readers, watch Guys world grow and flourish. Guy doesnt take his success for granted and has never forgotten the poverty he came from in rural France where his mother and brother still live. Guy is all the best we want him to be and at times, so unable to disappoint people that he finds himself living on the edge in his self-fashioned world, a fragile one that may shatter if all the truths come together. Edmund Whites writing is flawless and reading this book was a huge revelation, of joy and sadness. It describes a 70s-80s part of New York that I knew very little of even though Hugh and I lived in the same city at the same time. I simply loved this novel!
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I would cordially like to invite Jordan Levitt to join my official list of the men whom should exist in real life. Holyhell the things out of this boy's mouth! Read-this-book-now. 4.5 stars.
4182109
Funny from beginning to end "Man Words: Real Words for Real Men" by humorist Jeremy Greenberg is an encyclopaedia-style book that collect all the important words and phrases that the modern manly man needs to know!

If you're not sure what a words Pony Keg, Himbo, Candy Apples or Tap Out mean, this is the resource of manly lingo that you need in your life.

For an added value the book also lists 150 Words No Dudes Should Ever day; like Decoupage, which is only okay to say if you are describing what the devil will make you do in Hell, or for this review, although it does make me feel that my manhood is slipping away just typing it.

This book continues to surprise for the entire 240+ pages with hilarious definitions that will make you laugh out loud on the can, which as you know, is where us men do most of our reading!
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This book is bound to get extreme reactions, hence the range of ratings. I believe the reader who best benefits from reading this would have to be a male in his 20s or 30s (who actually gets out every once and a while). The reason why I loved it so much was because of his arrogant and brash behavior; it just makes it that more interesting to read. I also can relate to a lot of his stories, which made me feel like less of a pretentious t**t. I seriously had trouble putting the book down. Well done, sir.
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These make me feel like a man. A man, man, man. Now I'm a man. A man, man, man. I'm a man.
3169096
This is a great story for men who are looking to be good role models for boys coming of age.  Mel Gibson is thouroughly convincing as the reclusive teacher who overcomes his past to reach out and help a young boy seeking entrance to a military academy.

I was totally captured by Gibson as he faces the demons of his past and goes beyond his own fears and insecurities to help the boy.  His ability to be courageous given personal risk was uplifting and inspiring.  For all Dads; watch this film.
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This is an amazing book for women and men alike as it shows the raw emotions one man goes through on his journey through relationships and shows a vulnerability most men would not clearly share. Beautifully written with such humor and honesty. I enjoyed this book so much I was unable to put it down.  It's a page turner that keeps you wondering is this going to end up happy or sad?? Great staging to hold the reader wanting more.
4156016
Every man has got a secret.

It is such a stable one's libido at a fast car modernised and advanced since Eric Bana The Aussie-actor-in-Hollywood had his stuff acquired at a teen age of fifteen (seventeen, according to father of him???), that movie looks&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/quite-sexy/dp/B000B9E2M2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">quite sexy</a>&nbsp;and surprisingly entertaining if even a viewer had gained only the feeling of seeing a top-class advertisement of big fast American second-hand vehicles.

A reviewer keeps more in shop regarding family disclosed/car accident moments filmed meticulously because every viewer is entitled on own opinion of anything.
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I just starting reading this book a couple of weeks ago, and am a little over half way through.  I highly recommend this for all fathers of boys looking to become men.  I have read a few other books on this same topic, and find this one much more in tune with scriptures and our culture today.  I believe Chris Bruno says it best in his introduction: "Many authors in the modern-day men's movement represent manhood too narrowly.  Not all boys love climbing mountains or hunting elk, and not all boys connect with knights and kings.  Instead of an archetype of manhood, I focus on six primary qualities of manhood (courage, integrity, excellent action, kingdom focus, protective leadership, and purity), asking fathers to consider how these characteristics apply to them and their sons uniquely in their settings and according to their interests, while still providing the mental file folders for God's intent for men."
I also appreciate how Chris challenges us as fathers to figure out our own story before we pass this rite of passage on to our sons.  It isn't about checking the boxes with our sons, but speaking the blessings of truth and grace in to their lives as it overflows out of our own.  What a challenge, but I couldn't imagine a higher calling!
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I've read a lot of books for men and this is one of the best. If you are a man and are striving to be a man of God, this is a must read book. In my opinion it is right up there with Wild at Heart by John Eldredge. I believe every man should read this book and I'm going to recommend it to my group of guy friends as study material.
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James Lee Burke creates an atmospheric condition so descriptively that you can smell the place where Dave Robicheaux lives, and is working a case.  His writing is so raw and visceral, that it makes me feel more alive and anxious as though I were living within the story. Dave Robicheaux is a delicious character. He has all these masculine attributes that I have longed for in a man. Unfortunately, only hints of these strengths have appeared in some of the men who have popped up in my life.
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I have long been a fan of Stephen Mansfield's books. I have even had the privilege to interview him. But I have never anticipated a book as much as his latest volume, Mansfield's Book of Manly Men: An Utterly Invigorating Guide to Being Your Most Masculine Self.

His inspiration for this book was drawn from King David's deathbed instruction to his son Solomon: "I'm about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and show yourself a man." (1 Kings 2:2). Solomon would have likely known exactly what David meant by that statement. But most men today would not because our culture has so utterly confused men about what their true role should be. Or as the author puts it:

My goal in this book is simple. I want to identify what a genuine man does - the virtures, the habits, the disciplines, the duties, the actions of true manhood - and then call men to do it. (pg. 8)

He starts out by setting out four principles that he refers to as Mansfield's Maxims:

Manly Men Do Manly Things (pg. 21)
Manly Men Tend Their Fields (pg. 28)
Manly Men Build Manly Men (pg. 34)
Manly Men Live to the Glory of God (pg. 37)

After presenting these principles, he then explores a number of virtues (such as honor, integrity, vision, etc.) that a real man should reflect in his life. With each principle there is an example from history of someone who personified that virtue in their life. This is a very useful approach as I think men tend to understand these principles much better when there is a concrete example to look upon who demonstrates these virtues. Most importantly, at the end of each chapter are a series of questions that are intended to be used for individual reflection and application of these principles.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it to other men to read. In addition, if you have a son of your own this is a book you will want to read together. The questions throughout the book also would make it ideal for small group discussion.

It's time for men to step up and fulfill the role that God has for them. Thanks to Stephen Mansfield, we have a guide to show us how to do it.
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LOVED this book. Brilliant perspective on true masculinity and a MUST READ for any guy. I read the book, and have purchased and given away at least 10 other copies since. Highly recommend it!
4114684
Paul's camera captures a raw sexuality like few others manage to. I got this book through his kickstarter and I am happy to support his endeavors. The models are natural rugged handsome men.
His eye captures the models essence and their sensuality, which is rare.
The prints are beautiful. A great gift for admirers of male photography.
Bravo , I can't wait to get the follow-up volume 2,  Larrikin Yakka.
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In todays sports world to find a man of such character and strength in his beliefs is very uncommon. This is a caring man who truly cares about his fellow man and expresses it with passion. A must read for all.
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Although it had moments that left me feeling weak in the knees, A Slave's Life definitely falls under the category of macho erotica for the masculine man.

Not something that really appeals to me, but a great read for the right audience.

It's a story that's bold and brutal, harsh and cruel, and full of muscular hunks abusing one another. There's no softness to be found here, no beautiful boys or emasculated slaves - just rugged, strapping young men rudely yanked out from under their hardhats and rugby jerseys to become the captive slave of a rich collector.

As much as it didn't appeal to me sexually, I fully appreciate the work Pete's put into it. The breaking of these men is carefully done, and the controls put on them almost genius in their cruel efficiency. He's created a world without hope of escape, one where being broken into homosexuality is an inevitability. Here men learn that it's just sex - wordless, brutal, animalistic, sex - and that carnal desires can and should be satisfied naturally.

There's not a lot of emotion here, and no real character development, but the sex and the slavery is great. Personally, I would have rather seen a masculine straight man broken down, forced into homosexuality, and passed around as an effeminate sissy, but that's just me.