How to Be a Man (Whatever That Means)
Lessons in Modern Masculinity from a Questionable Source

I follow James Breakwell on SM and find his tweets and little snippets of his life amusing. He has the ability to turn mundane stories into instantly comedic occurrences. This book does not disappoint on that front. James Breakwell writes about his experiences and what he has learnt from them. Cuttin......more

Disclaimer: I'm currently about 50% though this and will finish it to the end because it's entertaining, if often frustrating. Also, there's a lot of strong opinions here which are personal and will probably irritate a lot of casuals, as well as those committed to a lifetime spent with the inverse p......more

The last time I cried while reading was the end of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry. I remember it. A little over five years ago. Without spoilers, Fikry has a dramatic scene with his daughter. I'm reading in the living room and go to the bedroom for some privacy, because a man's emotions must be hoarde......more

Thank you #Netgalley for the advanced copy! I follow James Breakwell on Twitter and have always found his content funny. I was excited to be granted access to this book. I found this collections of essays hilarious, especially from his college years and garden gnomes. I loved how he also connected hi......more

"There are also institutional barriers women have to overcome, making anything they accomplish that much more praiseworthy. The glass ceiling is real. In the corporate world, men and women play the same game, but men are in easy mode, while women are in a mode where, if they make one mistake, their......more