The Choices of Men: A Novel of Male Power and Sexuality in a Feminist Age [Paperback]

T.S. Tyrone (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 5, 2001

The Choices of Men is a fiery novel of gender politics written from the rarely heard male perspective.Guy Scheels traded the free-love '70s for a wife, career and home. Now he finds he relinquished too much power over his lifestyle, career, and the custody of his child by a former marriage. Worse, he has relinquished his sexual power. He is maddeningly frustrated by his wife's sexual disinterest and by the culture's disapproval of extra-marital sex in any form - - in fact, its virtual war on male sexuality.Guy has choices to make. His decisions and actions will stimulate men to think about their own choices. Women will be drawn into the plot out of curiosity, then ponder what choices the men in their lives are preparing to make. The story culminates in an explosive series of events that propel Guy to declare new rules by which he will live. Far from being misogynist, he ceases blaming women and assumes responsibility for his own action - - and inaction. The Choices of Men is intended to provoke a gender dialogue. For too long, we've been hearing a monologue and women have been doing the talking. Choices gives men a voice, too.www.choicesofmen.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (September 5, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0759654557
• ISBN-13: 978-0759654556
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,567,448 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Entertainment to Enlighten and Enliven both Sexes, February 4, 2002

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Ralph R. Bates (Annandale, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Choices of Men: A Novel of Male Power and Sexuality in a Feminist Age (Paperback)

The Choices of Men is a book for both men and women. For men, it is an especially entertaining story in an era where men are searching to understand feminism and struggling to reinvent a meaningful male role in a changing world. For women, it is a poignant reminder that the shortcomings often attributed to men are ingrained in many women also. Over the last decade or so I have read many books and seen many movies portraying the feminist struggle. Most have helped to increase my sensitivity to the elimination of oppression in all its forms. The best portrayals are those that promote introspection, awareness, a willingness to consider change and, eventually, dialogue. Not those which leave either gender humiliated or greatly diminished. Choices of Men is a story that engages the best in us, leads us to explore our own solutions to pain and confusion, and gives us an ending which can lead to healthy dialogue. Dialogue about the dilemmas,paradoxes, and choices we all face as we seek greater equality and fairness in our most important relationships.

5.0 out of 5 stars Issues for Men in the New Millenium, January 5, 2002

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Lowell Arye (Yardley, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Choices of Men: A Novel of Male Power and Sexuality in a Feminist Age (Paperback)

This book gets to the heart of what men and women are currently struggling with on a daily basis. The author articulates for men and women issues that individually and collectively we must explore. The "Men's movement" as expressed in this book is not anti-feminism as some would think. In fact, as the book demonstrates, the issues that men now face are complex and difficult. How does a man support the woman or women in his life and at the same time maintain his masculinity. Guy, the protagonist in this book, provides us with someone who is asking these difficult questions and begins to formulate and act on his answers. I found the book easy to read, riveting and providing me with more questions that I need to answer.

5.0 out of 5 stars A window into the hearts, minds and choices of men, October 25, 2001

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Kari Uman (Reston, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Choices of Men: A Novel of Male Power and Sexuality in a Feminist Age (Paperback)

T.S. Tyrone, The Choices of Men

I loved this book and couldn't put it down! The novel explores gender politics and sexuality from the male perspective. It is a must read for all women ( feminists and others) as well as men who want to get affirmation for their experience and viewpoints. This novel provides a window into the real hearts, minds and souls of men. It was fascinating to follow the journey that Guy, the main character, goes on as he moves from an angry, frustrated, spouse who feels stripped of his manhood by his wife to one who takes his power back and assumes responsibility for his own sexual, lifestyle, and career choices. Some of the conversations Guy has with his wife and friend Jackson were painful to read -yet, that was what was so important about this book. This is the first novel I have ever read where the author was able to articulate so clearly men's feelings and experiences within their most intimate and important relationships. By the end of the book, I felt that I learned a great deal about men and, several weeks later, find myself still pondering some of the issues that were raised.