Avis sur le produitSelf-Made Man : One Woman's Journey into Manhood and Back Again by Norah Vincent (2006, Hardcover)

Interesting read on a unusual social experiment . . .

I just started reading this book a couple of weeks ago in the few bits of spare time I get between work, wife and kids. Although I'm only about halfway through, I've cheated a little bit and skipped ahead here and there to read certain portions, so I've actually read alot of the book, albeit somewhat out of order.
I actually heard about this book when Good Morning America did an interview of the author. It sounded vaguely interesting then, so when I found a good price on E-bay, I picked it up to read later. From a man's point of view, there's nothing terribly new or revealing in what the author learned about us (men) during her time disguised as a man - like she says, it's all stuff that you just learn about being a guy as you grow from a kid to an adult. However, it's fascinating to see it from the point of view of a woman - to consider things you just take for granted or never really think about as you go about your business and life on a day to day basis.
While the author does point out some negatives she observed and learned about men, she is largely very positive and complimentary (in a sense) about the gender and calls women in general to task for their stereotypes, presumptions and sometimes their treatment of men. Overall, a very illuminating read and one which I would recommend - especially for women. It also brings up the issue of whether there are any such books out there about a man masquerading as a woman in a similar type of social experiment. I'm sure it would be equally interesting!Lire l'avis complet...

Self-Made Man by Norah Vincent

The author was interviewed on TV and I had been aware of this project ever since. I have only one reservation and it is a personal one, otherwise I would rate it Excellent. I would have preferred no disclosure. Except in very rare cases, would have liked to see Mr. Vincent disappear from the lives of the people she touched, with no personal admission. Then again, those people were indeed changed at that time and for that reason.
I am going back to change my rating to Excellent, in the name of fairness. Ms. Vincent is a dogged reporter and good writer.
A.A., NYLire l'avis complet...

read-this

I heard an interview with Ms. Vincent on talk radio and was intrigued so I bought the book. Excellent read! I knew that there are vast differences between men and women but not like Ms. Vincent experienced. What she shares should influence society so that we can learn to enjoy the differences and stop trying to change them. I was sad at the end because of her experience there. I saw her on Conan (sp), late-night teevee, she was amazing, great sense of humor, descriptive of her experience without giving away the book!Lire l'avis complet...

Great read

This was a fun book to read. The author explores her world in a creative way, and although it brings to the surface some important issues in modern society between men and women, the book is not a bore to read at all. It really makes you think and consider others around you in a more considerate way. Although it's by no means a "bible" to live by, it's an interesting read that makes you think.Lire l'avis complet...

Eye opening!!!

I bought this book to read for a book report in my psychology class. It is one of the best books in the field of Gonzo journalism!!! Her insight to both male and female perspectives was truly eye opening! It is a must read! You find out why this book is so controversial because she gives the feminists (herself included) a good thrashing!Lire l'avis complet...

Everything went as smooth as expected

Everything went as smooth as expected

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Best read yet!

One of the best books, I have read! Would recommend this awesome book to anyone that wanted to understand a lot about this world and how it works. I have shared with my friends and now they are wanting to order this book as well. This is a keeper!Lire l'avis complet...

Self Made Man

Nora Vincent writes a very interesting description of her experience of living as a man. I had seen her interviewed on television and was looking forward to learning more about the experience. She gives an insightful accounting and has some surprising observations about men.Lire l'avis complet...