The Art of Manliness, Brett McKay
The Art of Manliness, Brett McKay
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The Art of Manliness
Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man

Author: Brett McKay, Kate McKay

Narrator: Todd McLaren

Unabridged: 7 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/19/2011

Categories: Nonfiction, Reference


Synopsis

While it's definitely more than just monster trucks, grilling, and six-pack abs, true manliness is hard to define. The words macho and manly are not synonymous.

Taking lessons from classic gentlemen such as Benjamin Franklin and Theodore Roosevelt, authors Brett and Kate McKay have created a collection of the most useful advice every man needs to know to live life to its full potential.

This book contains a wealth of information that ranges from survival skills to social skills to advice on how to improve your character. Whether you are braving the wilds with your friends, courting your girlfriend, or raising a family, you'll find practical information and inspiration for every area of life. You'll learn the basics all modern men should know, including how to:
Shave like your grandpaBe a perfect house guestFight like a gentleman using the art of bartitsuHelp a friend with a problemGive a man hugPerform a fireman's carryAsk for a woman's hand in marriageRaise resilient kidsPredict the weather like a frontiersmanStart a fire without matchesGive a dynamic speechLive a well-balanced lifeSo jump in today and gain the skills and knowledge you need to be a real man in the twenty-first century.

About Brett McKay

Brett McKay attended the University of Oklahoma and graduated with a bachelor of arts in letters. While attending the University of Tulsa College of Law, he started the Web site ArtofManliness.com, dedicated to reviving the lost art of manliness. Along with his wife, Kate, he now runs the Web site full-time, and it has grown to more than 5 million views a month and over 100,000 daily subscribers. He lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Arminius on June 22, 2012

One day I decided to look up productive things to do in my free time. So into Google I typed “hobbies for men.” When I clicked on the first webpage the Art of Manliness website appeared. It listed many manly hobbies most of which I already participate in such as Chess, gardening, exercise and readin......more

Goodreads review by Ben on August 01, 2013

I found the Art of Manliness blog a few years ago and I've been loving it ever since. I decided to buy this book last year and I'm so glad I did. I don't think it's really intended to be read straight through. I spread the first chunk out but finished up the second half in about 3 days. The book is e......more

Goodreads review by Aurélien on December 28, 2022

A collage of texts, poems, quotes, and fables to leave you thoughtful and motivate you. 'The reward is not in the destination, but in the striving.' I blogged about it here: [URL not allowed]......more

Goodreads review by Khubaib on February 23, 2021

I have never written a review before, but this book really was moving. It is a collection of articles, essays, stories, poems, ballads even letters, and diary entries on or by accomplished individuals of their fields. There are 7 sections in the book, with a bunch of collected literature in each one......more

Goodreads review by Ramavtar on May 18, 2022

Absolutely fine book. Took me several months to digest every bit and take in the masculine wisdom.......more