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The Art of Manliness - Manvotionals: Timeless Wisdom and Advice on Living the 7 Manly Virtues [Paperback]

Brett McKay , Kate McKay
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October 28, 2011 The Art of Manliness
Based on a popular series, "Manvotionals" is a collection of the best advice ever written down for men. From the philosophy of Aristotle to the success books of the late 19th and early 20th centuries to the speeches and essays of Theodore Roosevelt, the book contains the manly wisdom of the ages - a myriad of poems, quotes, and essays designed to inspire men to live life to the fullest and realise their complete potential as men. The book is divided into 7 Manly Virtues. Each chapter helps the reader understand a particular virtue and become inspired to live it.

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About the Author

Brett and Kate McKay are the married team behind the popular website, ArtofManliness.com. In just two years, the site has grown to over 1 million visitors a month, over 2 million page views a month, and over 70,000 daily subscribers. In addition, the authors maintain a thriving online social network called the Art of Manliness Community. Brett has a degree in Letters where he focused on classical history and philosophy. He also graduated in the top ten of his class in law school. Kate has a bachelor?s in history and graduated summa cum laude with a masters in religion. They live in Tulsa, Oklahoma.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: HOW Books (October 28, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1440312001
  • ISBN-13: 978-1440312007
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,325 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Brett McKay is a man. Kate McKay loves manly men. Together this husband and wife team reside in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and run the ArtofManliness.com, the manliest website on the Internet.

Customer Reviews

Before reading this book i was...shall we say....less than manly. Joe banana  |  20 reviewers made a similar statement
I received this book a week ago and have read through half. Jerrod  |  17 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Full disclosure: I received an advance copy a few weeks ago as a contributor to the AoM site on all things outdoorsy. My 18 year-old son is reading it now after I finished it. Keep a pencil, you'll want to underline and write in the margins. I know it's sacrilege to some bibliophiles, but hey, you paid for it.

The Art of Manliness website is a great resource for men of all ages. It's not about macho...it's about manliness...being a man. Strong, not violent. Wise, not arrogant. Educated, not snobbish. A gentleman, not a man-child. Masculine, not emasculated.

In Manvotionals, Brett and Kate have compiled a nice collection of stories, quotes and other information that will make you think (or rethink) about the leaders of the past who were manly in the best sense. The cowards who "lead" today could take a page from men who told the truth and were more interested in being effective than being important.
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37 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Length: 4:12 Mins
Overall - I give this book 5 out of 5 Stars. An Excellent Read from Start to Finish.

3 Things I love About Manvotionals

Well Written Selection From History's Best
Men Quoted In Manvotionals include:
Marcus Aurelius
Jack London
Teddy Roosevelt
William Wordsworth
Ben Franklin
Rudyard Kipling
Martin Luther King
Frederick Douglas
Abraham Lincoln
Seneca
Brett and Kate also do a good job bringing in more modern quotes and lesser known men in addition to the familiar names above.

Time Tested
3000 Years of Wisdom - quotes come from men who lived before Christ and men still alive today.

Broken Into Easy to Read Pieces & Well Organized
Manvotionals can be read in small spurts or all at once. It has easy to grab quotes, solid short storied (300 words) and con
Manvotionals is broken into 10 sections, with 7 main parts focusing on the 7 virtues.
The 7 Virtues are:
Manliness
Courage
Industry
Resolution
Self Reliance
Discipline
Honor

Suggested Small Improvements
Perhaps they could publish a larger coffee table version with color pictures. The focus on only 7 virtues is a bit limited - it could be argued they missed other important aspects of what it means to be a man.

I have a 7 Year old son - I'll be passing this book onto him at the right time. I want to introduce him to these concepts - which to me is the best and final gauge of its value.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A study in manly virtues November 2, 2011
Format:Paperback
This book is a daily dose of inspiration with a focus on Virtue as it was understood and appreciated in the ancient world. While the concept of virtue may seem almost antiquated in the thoughts of some, the authors have made a strong case for its relevance by collecting essays, poems, and letters from great men in history which show how crucial virtue is for developing mature manhood.

In the introduction to the book, the authors make an excellent case for the promotion of manliness, explaining that while some might see it as the opposite of womanhood, it is intended rather to promote the opposite of childhood, and as such has relevance for women as well.

Manvotionals gives us a peek into the hearts of great men such as Benjamin Franklin, Teddy Roosevelt, Walt Whitman, Frederick Douglass, Rudyard Kipling, and ancient voices like Euripides, Aesop and Marcus Aurelius. Through their words we hear what virtues inspired them, and how they focused their lives to become men of renown.

Rather than feeling shamed for not living up to my potential in comparison to these giants, I instead feel desire to achieve and become. How could I not like this book, when it stirs such inspiration?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
WHAT I LIKED

1. As other reviewers have mentioned, I greatly enjoyed the breadth of the selections. Read more
Published 1 month ago by John G. Burford IV
5.0 out of 5 stars Great selection of things to ponder and make you a better person
I have this book on my bedside and pick it up from time to time when I need inspiration. There is a good variety of topics and lengths of excerpts to read through. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Robert D. Hogg
5.0 out of 5 stars Hands down great.
I have never reviewed a single item but this book has been too powerful of an item in my life. I received this book a week ago and have read through half. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jerrod
5.0 out of 5 stars be a man
Nothing sexist here. I enjoy the way Brett presents manly virtues. There are differences between the sexes, and it's refreshing to have someone take a stand in a respectful,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by srajr
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for all men
I got this book for my husband. He absolutely loved it. He bought one for his best friend and for a young man we know that is turning 18. Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. Reese
5.0 out of 5 stars Practicle advise for all men
An easy book to read, highly recommend to all to read. Excellent stories to inspire others to become better people. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Henry Evans
1.0 out of 5 stars Fake Reviews.
All of these reviews must have been written by the author or people hired by the author. This book is terrible. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Amznreader
5.0 out of 5 stars The book of character
There are other books with similar titles out there, most of them include instruction on "how to tie a knot" or, "how to throw the first punch" and other generally useless... Read more
Published 3 months ago by lotsofguns1
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The original ART OF MANLINESS was a practical guide to the manners, skills and behaviors that should be exhibited by a modern gentleman and is something every guy should at least... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Alan M Rogers
4.0 out of 5 stars Manvotionals!
It's a great collection of simple wisdom for a time that seems to have become more complicated than it needs to be. A "back to the basics" kind of knowledge!
Published 3 months ago by "Average" Joe
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