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This is volume one of “Guts, Grit & The Grind," a book series akin to a “Chicken Soup for the Man’s Soul.” Here you will find stories of mental health challenges of men, written by men, for men in similar circumstances - inspiring stories of resilience, recovery and transformation. The resource is also a workbook, similar to an automobile owners manual, using car metaphors many men can relate to like "preventative maintenance," "troubleshooting," and "check engine." With a dash of humor and mental health science, tools, and exercises, our goal is to help men help themselves, to overcome hardship and build and maintain a life worth living.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bowker (February 29, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 187 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0578658135
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0578658131
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.43 x 10 inches

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E Jensen

This Book is a Great Resource

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Volume 1 of Guts, Grit & The Grind: A Mental Mechanics Manual was an engaging read. The editors and contributors have crafted the first book in a 4-part series that combines advice from psychologists with testimonials to help reduce the risk of suicide among men. Men kill themselves four times more often that women. Adult white men in particular age into suicide risk rather than age out of it. Much like the ManTherapy website, this book addresses suicide risk with perspectives from men in order to resonate with other men. This volume utilizes car metaphors to deliver many of its messages. Although this theme is silly at times, the nuances of the metaphor are useful for explaining how and why to maintain our brains and minds – even for a non-mechanic guy like me.

Guts refers to risk-taking behaviors (not all of which are bad). Grit refers to determination. The Grind is our perseverance. This volume includes 12 testimonies from men from varied backgrounds who have experienced mental health crises directly and indirectly. Depending on the reader’s background, some testimonies will resonate more than others, but each has something to offer to the overall toolbox for mental wellness. That wellness and our preparedness for crises are critical now as our nations ride the COVID-19 wave and its social distancing.

I recommend it as a resource or reference book for the men in our lives. I also look forward to the subsequent volumes that are scheduled for release in each of the remaining quarters of the year.

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Book 1 of a Revolutionary MANual

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This easy-to-read book written for all men (and women who care about them), is truly needed in these times. As the world suffers from the Coronavirus pandemic and the economic strain it will cause, more people than ever will become stressed and depressed. Most men find it difficult to discuss their mental state if it is not in a good place. Guts, Grit and The Grind gives practical ideas and lists many online suggestions to help such men.
The essays from men who have had suicide ideation, and when/how they began to turn their lives around, are amazing. An example is the story written by Greg, who had hit bottom. He went to his children’s room before leaving for work, “not knowing if I would ever come home to see them again”. His son woke up and whispered “Love you Daddy”. “It stopped me in my tracks”. At that point he realized he did not want his family to suffer.
Such honest and powerful stories from 12 men are mind-opening and should give hope to those suffering from depression.
This will be a series with additional practices to overcome hardships and dozens more stories to come. Share this book with those whom you care about. And watch for Volume Two in the near future.

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Practical and Inspirational guide for men dealing with distress

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This is a wonderful resource for those men who value strength and self-reliance, but who can get "stuck" when dealing with hardships over which they don't always have control. Using humor and apt automotive metaphors, the authors provide a MAN-ual for troubleshooting, assembling a "toolbox" and dealing with system breakdown, which includes chapters on "repairing and overhauling" these systems. Each chapter is illustrated by the stories of men who have faced into despair, isolation and desperation, yet were ultimately able to transform this into lives worth living and support for others. The combination of the tips and the stories make this book both pragmatic and inspirational!

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A needed Men's Mental Manual

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The authors and contributors to this book share two things in common. A wound from their past related to suicide and the desire to help others dealing with a similar situation. The format is one that many men will relate to and the obvious seriousness is lightened by the contributions of Mr. King. Read this. For you or someone else. And #StartTheConversation .

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Understanding Life's Bumps

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Easy to read help for understanding the bumps that our fellow travelers along life's way can come across. "Guts, Grit & Grind" is a guide for men and those who love men. How lucky we are to be able to tap this "MENtal". These real life stories are eye-openers. So thankful for them and those who shared them. Lady BJ

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Webster S Bailey

Great men’s mental health book!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 6, 2020

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I got the book in the mail today and I’ve been reading and looking through it all evening. This is a great resource for common men’s mental health tips and it uses the automobile maintenance analogy throughout which makes it easy to relate/follow. It also has some very powerful personal stories/testimonies that make the book relatable. I recommend this to others for sure.

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Frank Pomata

Excellent book about Mental Health for Men!

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it was a quick read. Powerful insights, hands-on activities, and stories written by men who faced horrendous challenges and were able to get help and tell their tales. Helpful for laypersons and counselors interested in reaching a notoriously resistant group -- MEN. Buy it today!

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Rick Strait

A book every man should own

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I just received my copy and I already love it. I like how the stories are written by different men and no two stories are the same, but still all connected with simple and practical guidance. I just ordered a copy for both of my sons. Such an important topic handled very well.

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