Mr. Ben Geets' review include excellent background on the author husband & wife team, so I will keep this review strictly to the contents of the book. I received this book earlier than I expected and finished it in just about a day and a half.
I ordered this book as soon a I heard about it for 2 reasons. First, I am an avid reader of the Art of Manliness (AOM)Blog, and I thought it would be a great way to support the site. The other reason is because I thoroughly enjoy the McKay's writing style in their blog posts, I knew the book would echo similarly.
I cannot recommend this book enough. There are plenty of books out there that try to be a guide to all things men should know. They all fall into one of two categories. They are either specific to one topic like[...] or they cover TOO MANY areas without really going into depth on particular one. That is, until The Art of Manliness came along and found that sweet spot right in the middle.
The Art of Manliness (book and blog) provide just enough detail to leave the reader in the know on any particular topic, without trying to make them a pretentious snob about it. The writing is funny, but this is by no means a book with humor as its main goal. The information is solid, and the McKays have presented it in such a way to be enjoyable and keep your attention. For example, in the same chapter you may find insights by "manly" men in history like Winston Churchill or Teddy Roosevelt as well as references to Facebook. I appreciate the mixture of modern and historical perspectives.
You can skim or skip over certain parts completely that you wouldn't necessarily find relevant, as I did when I skimmed over the parenting chapter (being a 26yr old single future CPA at the moment). The chapters do fall into a kind of natural order though and you could read it straight through as you would a novel. It's a fun read and I enjoy the use of older "slang" that is no longer part of the modern man's vernacular (a glossary of these terms is included.
The Art of Manliness is more than just another book for the shelf of coffee table. It's got the right amount of the right information and is presented in an attention-keeping way. The Guide is interactive and thoughtfully crafted to provide a modern man with what he needs. It does all this without sexist, homophobic, or other negative yet still commonly considered "manly" sentiments.
Pick up the book, you will enjoy it and you will be supporting an excellent blogger and "Manly" Man and his wife.
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Monumental to becoming a true gentleman.
Brett and Kate McKay have delivered many men from the shackles of ignorance by providing clear and concise information on what it means to be a man--and how to get there. This book is monumental to becoming a true gentleman. Whether you're 50 years old, or 12 years old, this book has timeless principles that every man needs to know.Thank you, Brett and Kate Mckay--I don't know where I'd be without you.
