Jeff Wilser

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About Jeff Wilser

Jeff Wilser is the author of Alexander Hamilton's Guide to Life.

He has written four previous books, including The Good News About What's Bad For You... and The Bad News About What's Good For You, which was selected as an Amazon Best Book of the Month in both Non-Fiction and Humor.

His writing has appeared in print or online in New York magazine, GQ, Conde Nast Traveler, Glamour, Cosmo, Men's Fitness, Esquire, mental_floss, MTV, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Comstock's, The Miami Herald, The Baltimore Sun, Detroit Free Press, and The Huffington Post.

The topics? You name it. He has written about US history, health, relationships, film, travel, pop culture, the folly of juice cleanses, hashtags, monks, Game of Thrones, architecture, books, fashion, sneak attacks of World War II, how to pick champagne, the intersection of math and magic, Finland's school system, and the shortcomings of General Custer.

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The Book of Joe: The Life, Wit, and (Sometimes Accidental) Wisdom of Joe Biden Oct 24, 2017

by Jeff Wilser

( 145 )

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The ultimate guide to President-elect Joe Biden, filled with all the fun, all the inspiration, and none of the malarkey.

The aviators. The Amtrak. The bromance with Barack Obama. Few politicians are as iconic, or as beloved, as Joe Biden. Now, in The Book of Joe, Biden fans and political junkies alike have the ultimate look at America’s 46th president.

Covering the key chapters in Biden’s life and career—and filled with classic Biden-isms, including “That’s a bunch of malarkey” and “I may be Irish, but I’m not stupid”—this entertaining blend of biography, advice, and muscle cars explores the moments that forged Joe Biden, and what they can teach us today.

But along with this “Wisdom of Joe,” the book also reveals the inspirational story of a man whose life has been shaped by his father’s advice: Get back up. Time after time, Biden has bounced back from both personal heartbreaks and professional disappointments, and just like Joe, sometimes we all have to dust ourselves off and fight back.

Packed with lessons we need now more than ever, The Book of Joe is both a celebration of a revered political figure and a testament to the power of a life filled with integrity, perseverance, and plenty of ice cream.

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It's Okay to Sleep with Him on the First Date: And Every Other Rule of Dating, Debunked Jun 25, 2013

by Jeff Wilser , Andrea Syrtash

( 35 )

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Every Time You Go On a Date, you're faced with 347 "rules" on how to act, what to say, when to call him, when to kiss him, and how to play "the game."

These rules do more than just insult your intelligence: they spread anxiety, breed insecurity, make us all more cynical and, worse, when you follow the rules you might overlook your match.

In this empowering he said/she said guide, relationship experts Andrea Syrtash and Jeff Wilser help us take off the rules-colored glasses. The truth is men don't care if you sleep with them on the first date. (If they like you, they'll want to see you again.) How to find success in love? Don't trust the rules; trust yourself.

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Alexander Hamilton's Guide to Life Sep 20, 2016

by Jeff Wilser

( 133 )

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The life and lessons of the Founding Father who mastered the arts of wit, war, and wealth, long before becoming the subject of Broadway’s Hamilton: An American Musical

Two centuries after his death, Alexander Hamilton is shining once more under the world’s spotlight—and we need him now more than ever.

Hamilton was a self-starter. Scrappy. Orphaned as a child, he came to America with nothing but a code of honor and a hunger to work. He then went on to help win the Revolutionary War and ratify the Constitution, create the country’s financial system, charm New York’s most eligible ladies, and land his face on our $10 bill. The ultimate underdog, he combined a fearless, independent spirit with a much-needed dose of American optimism.

Hamilton died before he could teach us the lessons he learned, but Alexander Hamilton’s Guide to Life unlocks his core principles—intended for anyone interested in success, romance, money, or dueling. They include:

·         Speak with Authority Even If You Have None (Career)
·         Seduce with Your Strengths (Romance)
·         Find Time for the Quills and the Bills (Money)
·         Put the Father in Founding Father (Friends & Family)
·         Being Right Trumps Being Popular (Leadership)

For history buffs and pop-culture addicts alike, this mix of biography, humor, and advice offers a fresh take on a nearly forgotten Founding Father, and will spark a revolution in your own life.

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The Man Cave Book Apr 19, 2011

by Jeff Wilser , Michael H. Yost

( 74 )

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The Man Cave Book by Mike Yost and Jeff Wilser is a tribute to great and glorious man spaces and the craftsmen behind them. Complete with instructions and insights into creating your own unique refuge and shrine to beer, sports, and everything else that's right with the world, The Man Cave Book is an essential manual for any man cave enthusiast.

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The Maxims of Manhood: 100 Rules Every Real Man Must Live By Apr 18, 2009

by Jeff Wilser

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Your dog must be larger than a toaster. Tip well. Never use the word "blossom." Outperform the GPS. Know how to chug a beer (and know that you shouldn't). Always hold the door. Never use emoticons.

These are The Maxims of Manhood. They cover every aspect of life: women, sports, sex, the office, family, entertainment, fashion, fitness, and more women. Some of these you'd expect. Some you wouldn't, as they usher in amodern code of masculinity (Your favorite book may not be The Da Vinci Code). In a series of 100 essays, the rules are analyzed, explained, vigorously defended and openly mocked. Every rule has an authorized exception. Except the ones that don't.

This book might not be for you. It's only intended for people who fall into one of these seven buckets: 1) you are a man; 2) you will become a man; 3) you were once a man; 4) you are related to a man; 5) you are dating or have married a man; 6) you think that in the future, perhaps, you will date or marry a man; 7) you know, or think that at some point you will know—whether casually or formally—a man.

Other Formats: Paperback

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The Good News About What's Bad for You . . . The Bad News About What's Good for You Dec 8, 2015

by Jeff Wilser

( 21 )

$11.99

Eat more steak, drink more whiskey, take more naps, lay off all the kale, and throw out your multivitamins and standing desk. In The Good News About What's Bad For You...The Bad News About What's Good for You author Jeff Wilser shares all the research that allows you to celebrate all your vices and stop feeling bad about not brushing your teeth after eating that extra slice of cake.

This book has two sides to it: one sharing all the good news, then the flip side contains all the bad news, making this the perfect gift that people will want to share and commiserate over with friends.

Told with wit, charm, and a large dose of humor, the author sprints through a broad range of topics-from coffee to green tea, tequila to Vitamin Water, to apologizing and swearing. Wilser sifts through each study to reveal everything from the merits of procrastination to the downsides of yoga.

In an age where so many people bend over backwards in pursuit of the most healthy and "pure" lifestyle, The Good News/The Bad News reminds readers to stop denying yourself pleasure and brings back to the tried-and-true golden rule of "everything in moderation."

Other Formats: Hardcover

Maxims of Manhood Presents ManLibs: Fill-in Fun for REAL (adjective) Men May 18, 2011

by Max Biggs

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Not to be confused with Mad Libsthose lame things kids doManLibs was created by guys for guys. You still fill in the blanks, but there's no need to watch your mouth; in this case, words that make your girlfriend cringe earn you extra points.

Based on the original Maxims of Manhood, here's your chance to make your own rules for the situations every real man needs to know how to handle, such as:

Keeping an empty urinal between you and the next guy
Properly ordering a steak
Keeping one-night stands classy
Slapping another guy on the ass

Add booze and you've got a great way to kill time between games.

Other Formats: Paperback , Mass Market Paperback

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