The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man by Brett McKay (EPUB)

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Man up and discover the practical and inspirational information all men should know!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, inside 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 grandpa -Be a perfect houseguest -Fight like a gentleman using the art of bartitsu -Help a friend with a problem -Give a man hug -Perform a fireman’s carry -Ask for a woman’s hand in marriage -Raise resilient kids -Predict the weather like a frontiersman -Start a fire without matches -Give a dynamic speech -Live a well-balanced life So jump in today and gain the skills and knowledge you need to be a real man in the 21st century.

User’s Reviews

Editorial Reviews: Review “I did appreciate the overall lightheartedness and humor … .As the married mom of 2 sons nearing manhood … I found the book to be practical and entertaining.” ― WiseBread.com“This book delivers on its promise in spades. You’ll find practical advice that applies here and now, for almost every aspect of a man’s life. I found Art of Manliness to be a quick, engaging read. You will learn something from The Art of Manliness, and you’ll come away a better man no matter where you come from.” ― The Tao of Bachelorhood“Luckily there are still some thinking men out there. Brett McKay from The Art of Manliness is leading a revolution among men. He’s helping a modern generation define manliness on a much deeper and more meaningful level. Art of Manliness helps men acquire new skills and become self-reliant, two things not as common as they once were.” ― ExpertEnough.com About the Author Brett McKay and his wife reside in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and run ArtofManliness.com, the manliest website on the internet.Kate McKay and her husband reside in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and run ArtofManliness.com, the manliest website on the internet.

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐The book that tells you everything your father didn’t. This is a causal read and enjoyable. I’d happily pass this on to my son.

⭐Mr. Ben Geets’ review include excellent background on the author husband & wife team, so I will keep this review strictly to the contents of the book. I received this book earlier than I expected and finished it in just about a day and a half.I ordered this book as soon a I heard about it for 2 reasons. First, I am an avid reader of the Art of Manliness (AOM)Blog, and I thought it would be a great way to support the site. The other reason is because I thoroughly enjoy the McKay’s writing style in their blog posts, I knew the book would echo similarly.I cannot recommend this book enough. There are plenty of books out there that try to be a guide to all things men should know. They all fall into one of two categories. They are either specific to one topic like[…] or they cover TOO MANY areas without really going into depth on particular one. That is, until The Art of Manliness came along and found that sweet spot right in the middle.The Art of Manliness (book and blog) provide just enough detail to leave the reader in the know on any particular topic, without trying to make them a pretentious snob about it. The writing is funny, but this is by no means a book with humor as its main goal. The information is solid, and the McKays have presented it in such a way to be enjoyable and keep your attention. For example, in the same chapter you may find insights by “manly” men in history like Winston Churchill or Teddy Roosevelt as well as references to Facebook. I appreciate the mixture of modern and historical perspectives.You can skim or skip over certain parts completely that you wouldn’t necessarily find relevant, as I did when I skimmed over the parenting chapter (being a 26yr old single future CPA at the moment). The chapters do fall into a kind of natural order though and you could read it straight through as you would a novel. It’s a fun read and I enjoy the use of older “slang” that is no longer part of the modern man’s vernacular (a glossary of these terms is included.The Art of Manliness is more than just another book for the shelf of coffee table. It’s got the right amount of the right information and is presented in an attention-keeping way. The Guide is interactive and thoughtfully crafted to provide a modern man with what he needs. It does all this without sexist, homophobic, or other negative yet still commonly considered “manly” sentiments.Pick up the book, you will enjoy it and you will be supporting an excellent blogger and “Manly” Man and his wife.

⭐It is quite refreshing to see someone else interested in bringing back some of the better “old fashioned” ideas that are actually timeless. I do disagree with the author’s emphasis on the appearance of the individual. While it is undeniable by almost anyone that would be interested in this book that modern society has gone too far in the direction of carelessness about personal appearance, in my opinion it is simply far too much of what is actually a good thing. Along with the sexism and elitism of the past, which the author makes clear he is very glad to be rid of, belong the fastidious obsession with personal appearance that was expected of both men and women in days gone by. While bringing back the use of brimmed hats has its practical side, pocket squares and bespoke suits are thoroughly unnecessary to the life of a true gentleman. It is far more manly to spend as little time as possible focusing on personal appearance while still making one’s self presentable. The problem is that the idea of being “presentable” has fallen so far in recent years. (I DON’T WANT TO SEE YOUR UNDERWEAR) It is possible, however, to go too far in the other direction. It is simply not manly to obsess about one’s appearance. Another reason this book didn’t get five stars is the author’s focus on the necessity of manly confidence. A little confidence is a good thing, but the author goes too far in making so much out of masculine assertiveness. Is our problem really that we have too FEW type A personalities out there? You be the judge. I find a secure humility to be a far more necessary component in dealing with our cultural ailments than a T.R. style aggressiveness and, dare I say, arrogance. One thing that I am very grateful for is the inclusion of an ethical component to the author’s picture of manliness. I believe that to be the most important aspect lacking in today’s young men. (I am not thirty yet so I am largely speaking of my own generation here as well as others.) The need to get back to actually dating was refreshing as well as the emphasis on what a real bachelor’s party is among other examples. The modern American man is held to such a low moral bar it is nice to see that someone would include the more important aspects of gentlemanly behavior alongside the others.

⭐The second half of the 20th century has led to a pretty drastic social revolution, which while often positive, led to certain aspects of gender roles no longer being passed down, as in the past. The book aims to redress this – when it comes to some basic skills and attitudes that define manliness from the authors’ point of view. While this may sound chauvinist, it is most certainly nothing of the kind; the authors simply believe that in many cases the baby was thrown out with the bathwater and that many modern men never fully transition into adulthood, like they should.The book covers various aspects, from dress and grooming, leadership, courtship and appropriate manners in treating the opposite gender, raising children, financial independence, etc. A lot of it has to do with taking appropriate care and attention and embracing, rather than shirking one’s responsibilities. The book will teach those still not so enlightened, how to tie a tie properly, how to defend oneself (or a lady’s honour), how to make a fire while camping, or how to deliver a baby in an emergency, as well as a myriad of other skills.And while the reading of the book per se is unlikely to suffice, taking on the advertised attitude and practicing it, will probably lead to the desired results.Even though the book is a mixture of a how to guide and of rules the authors believe should be followed (if one wants to call oneself a man), it never comes across as overly preachy or mechanical – the language flows well and you can just as easily read it from cover to cover, as just delve into a particular subject / use it as a reference.For quite some readers lots of advice contained in the book is not (wholly) new but I would venture that every 18 year old – and many older males – would truly benefit from spending some time with the book and pondering the advice contained therein.

⭐I found reading this book incredibly enjoyable.Of course lots of the advice it gives is straightforward and just confirms what common sense already tells you to do. However, the book gives a great overview of what modern manhood entails. It also allows you to become a better man by comparing your actual behaviour in different situations to how you ideally should behave.The book might sometimes be a bit overly old fashioned and very American, but that doesn’t make it any less helpful at all. I also found the fighting techniques described in the book quite entertaining – obviously you won’t be able to win an unprovoked pub fight if all your preparation was reading books!All in all, the book is entertaining to read and allows you to identify and work towards eliminating potential weaknesses. A good read for any man interested in continuous self-improvement and personal development.

⭐The book of the website.The website is definitely worth a look and contains much of the book’s content, plus a lot more; ie podcasts, articles, videos etc.For me, the chapter on appearance, dress and health/hygiene could have been more detailed, but its a good start and influenced me to ditch my old cartridge razor in favour of a DE razor.The author is from the States so the content is not aimed at this side of the pond, but much does translate to British sensibilities.

⭐Bought this for the husband as a gift who never read it. I thought its a great gift and has loads of bits and bats about men. The shaving section is superb!

⭐Everything your Grad Dad should have taught you . Great tips on how to be a Gentleman , nicely laid out . Best life style book I have come across.

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