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  • By: Jack Donovan
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Summary

What is masculinity? Ask 10 men, and you'll get ten vague, conflicting answers. Unlike any book of its kind, The Way of Men offers a simple, straightforward answer - without getting bogged down in religion, morality, or politics. It's a guide for understanding who men have been and the challenges men face today. The Way of Men captures the silent, stifling rage of men everywhere who find themselves at odds with the overregulated, overcivilized, politically correct modern world. If you've ever closed your eyes and wished for one day as a lion, this book is for you.

©2012 Jack Donovan (P)2015 Jack Donovan

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The Jock Manefesto

A terrible book! Tribal nonsense, with a narrow and exclusive view of masculinity that borders on condoning bullying.

I was looking for an intelligent critique of manhood for the modern world and found ultra right wing propaganda, that sounded like survivalist indoctrination.

Do not waste your money.

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every man

I wish I had this book when I was 15. I must read for any true man.

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A must read for any man feeling lost

Jack Donovan strips masculinity down to it's raw elements and clearly explains what makes us men. He explains where masculine ideals come from and what they mean in modern society and in a civic sense.

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Words from an father or uncle I wish I had

If you could sum up The Way of Men in three words, what would they be?

Retrospective, reassuring and aspiring.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the contrast between men of old to men in this day and age. Jack describes man's need for skill mastery and strength in order to attain social standing. He also explains the need for male company, camaraderie and team work.

Any additional comments?

Don't get me wrong, I have my dad and uncles in my life but I haven't felt they've been rolemodels to pull me aside and grant manly wisdom. Though I've sought their guidance, most times i'm given generic anecdotes or no answer at all which leaves the women to raise the most of me.

But I digress... I recommend this book to any boy approaching adulthood or any man deemed as a "nice guy".

My only gripe with this audiobook is when Jack always says "Quote" when referring to a quotation.

In my opinion i'd prefer

"As the saying goes: {quotation}. {author, year}" or "{author} once said, {quotation}"

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Utter garbage

Really-really bad. Don't buy! Apart from the misinformation, it also lacks creativity. I feel like the author has played some video games, watched some series and movies and wanted to make a book about what he thinks makes a man. There is no strong core to this book.

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Couldn’t get past the 3rd chapter

The first chapters were so full of empty and obvious statements that I couldn’t get any further. On the upside the guy sounds like Keanu Reeves in Point Break.

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a must read for every man.

A must read for every man. A clear presentation of how society and civilisation has damaged Man's identity and lead to disconnection from our core natures to the detriment of men and women

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A great book

A very, very good book and well worth a read, you will learn lots and it will motivate you. However it spends alot of time just telling you to establish a tribe or 'gang' of good mates in alot of different ways. It's good to hear it in the author's own voice and I smashed it out in two days, I also loved chapter 13, it really sent shivers down my spine!

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interesting listening

Very good, it has a slow start but then it keeps getting more and more interesting. The audience it is aimed at are clearly men and all men should give this book a try. It really helps to understand what is the essemce of being a man. And Jack has a nice voice, so I overall enjoyed it very much.

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Don’t buy

I am not sure what he is talking about. It looks like a bunch of copy pasted texts. He talks about dog fights as an analogy for courage??? I will check if a refund is possible..

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