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The Way of Men
- Narrated by: Jack Donovan
- Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Politics & Social Sciences, Social Sciences
Publisher's Summary
What is masculinity? Ask 10 men, and you'll get ten vague, conflicting answers. Unlike any book of its kind, The Way of Men offers a simple, straightforward answer - without getting bogged down in religion, morality, or politics. It's a guide for understanding who men have been and the challenges men face today. The Way of Men captures the silent, stifling rage of men everywhere who find themselves at odds with the overregulated, overcivilized, politically correct modern world. If you've ever closed your eyes and wished for one day as a lion, this book is for you.
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- Rahul Sachdeva
- 08-11-20
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Should be put in school curriculum. All men need to read this book at least once. Thank you Jack Donovan!
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- Ajay Singh Dewda
- 12-08-21
nice book
i have listened it multiple times and still listening , provides a different point of view , and in favour of men
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- Sai Ram
- 05-04-21
A must read for all men
This has to be a mandatory read for all men..you may not agree with everything he says..but you'll find something that'll change your perspective and life even if you put in the work..
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- Ajinkya Gajbhiye
- 12-02-21
Very important for young men
Gives the insights of how men were in the past and how us men can learn from them.
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- Brian Longacre
- 02-02-17
Blow your Brains out!!!!
I was assigned by one of the presidents of the Motorcycle Club that I am prospecting for to read this. I started the book off with a mindset of... let me just get this task done so that I can appease him. After the first two chapters I found myself intrigued, addicted, blown away by the morals and values of what Jack Donovan was preaching.
I'm looking forward to getting started on his next book
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- Avid Reader
- 19-05-17
Needs to be re-recorded
Author/Narrator is good, but technical glitches take away from the book.
Content is very interesting.
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- SlimCognito
- 10-07-15
A book I plan on reccomending my sons
Where to start? An amazing book which makes you understand yourself as a man better, and how we fit into this world.
It addresses and answers so many questions a man goes through life asking himself. What does it mean to be a man? What does it mean to be a good man? What does it mean to be good at BEING a man?
Most importantly. This book talks about what sort of lifestyle/society humanity had come from, and the dark direction we are going towards. It does get a bit dark towards the later chapters, but all throughout it is attention grabbing and interesting book.
It talks about topics of survival, masculinity, femininity, strength, courage, mastery, honor, society amongst many.
Chapter 13 was the one that hit home the hardest, look forward to it.
Give it a try, it was really a great book which I plan on letting my sons read. It will help you understand yourself better, what more could you ask for, for a mere 15 bucks?
Only reason for 4/5 Performance is that a small portion of the book, had choppy recorded audio and skipped. But it went away as book progressed. The book is narrated by the author, which conveys the information smoothly.
Some related books one might also read after this: No More Mr Nice Guy By Robert Glover and 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene.
46 people found this helpful
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- RP
- 04-06-20
Terrible.
A complete waste of time. The author narrates as if he's reading the list of ingredients off of a pancake mix. His pompous and arrogant style of narration makes the listening experience unbearable.
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- T
- 30-04-18
A good primer for more in depth exploration of men and masculinity
As a man that leads hundreds of men in the topics pertinent to men and masculinity, I have some issues with some notions Donovan presents. The balance between brawny and intellectual representation of masculinity is missed and shows a lack of finesse. There are times to be the traditional warrior, times to be the diplomat, and times to be both. Yet, the presentation is geared more toward the warrior who has little skill in being a diplomat and near zero capability toward being both.
I would certainly recommend this book as one of many books for men who are interested in the topic should read in order to expand their understanding of the full spectrum of perceptions and opinions on the matters discussed. But if you are looking for a book that will be a great guide into the world of masculinity and men, this book would be dangerous to base your future thoughts and conversations on. It’s off the mark enough to make you more hazard than help.
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- David
- 28-11-17
Great book
A very important book for those red-pilled among us. If you're looking for a thorough investigation into the nature of man, I can only think of one other book as important as this one. "Wild at Heart" by John Eldredge, which is referenced in this book.
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- MuseGlance
- 14-11-15
Unfortunately, quite understandable
As a female with a nurturing side I rebel at the presentation, but as a philosopher that studies innate natures this was quite enlightening. I thank Donovan for saying it as plainly and intelligently as he did. Good job.
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- Otter
- 09-07-16
Eye Opening Introspective Look
Jack has written one of the most eye opening books I have ever read. Chapter 13 especially made me realize how society uses men and seeks to replicate pseudo masculine activities in an effort to placate men to get them to do it's bidding. I look forward to reading another book by Jack Donovan, Becoming A Barbarian, which was not available on Audible at the time this review was written.
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- Laurance
- 08-03-21
Celebrating toxic masculinity
If you're in a militia - Oath Keepers, Aryan Brotherhood, Proud Boys - this is the book for you. Otherwise, no. You'd have to go back about 10,000 years for this book to be relevant, or (as the book says) to when there's a zombie apocalypse. Short of that, there is nothing in this book that is relevant for today's needs or expectations of men. Even if you are aspiring military, this book misses what it takes to be successful in today's modern, mechanized, system-integrated, military.
Today's world is not "the strong survive" nor is a man's "value to the team" measured in brawn. Today's successful man fits into a society that values teamwork, productivity, collaboration, adding value, and not valuing women as trophies. I realize there's a subset of men who long for the day when a gun settles an issue or where men brawl in the street to prove their manhood. A society where brains fall to brute. A society boiled down to Mad Max. That's not where we are today. That's not what boys need to learn, nor what men need to hear.
If you want a book about Men Being Men, read "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins. It's still primal, but with at least a nod to reality. It's a book about a guy who sets goals, then does what it takes to achieve them, mostly physically (it must be said). Want a better book? Read "Shoe Dog" by Phil Knight. Also about a guy setting goals and doing what it takes to achieve them, but mostly mentally.
Take this book, and throw it in the trash.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-12-17
audio was a little off.
Audio skipped a little. The book was a look into my heart,.Thanks for a voice for "us".
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- F. Vermeulen
- 06-12-18
Couldn’t get past the 3rd chapter
The first chapters were so full of empty and obvious statements that I couldn’t get any further. On the upside the guy sounds like Keanu Reeves in Point Break.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-02-21
Utter garbage
Really-really bad. Don't buy! Apart from the misinformation, it also lacks creativity. I feel like the author has played some video games, watched some series and movies and wanted to make a book about what he thinks makes a man. There is no strong core to this book.
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- Mr Stephen A Daws
- 15-08-18
a must read for every man.
A must read for every man. A clear presentation of how society and civilisation has damaged Man's identity and lead to disconnection from our core natures to the detriment of men and women
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- Richard Acquaye
- 28-12-17
Words from an father or uncle I wish I had
If you could sum up The Way of Men in three words, what would they be?
Retrospective, reassuring and aspiring.
What did you like best about this story?
I loved the contrast between men of old to men in this day and age. Jack describes man's need for skill mastery and strength in order to attain social standing. He also explains the need for male company, camaraderie and team work.
Any additional comments?
Don't get me wrong, I have my dad and uncles in my life but I haven't felt they've been rolemodels to pull me aside and grant manly wisdom. Though I've sought their guidance, most times i'm given generic anecdotes or no answer at all which leaves the women to raise the most of me.
But I digress... I recommend this book to any boy approaching adulthood or any man deemed as a "nice guy".
My only gripe with this audiobook is when Jack always says "Quote" when referring to a quotation.
In my opinion i'd prefer
"As the saying goes: {quotation}. {author, year}" or "{author} once said, {quotation}"
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- Edward Corby
- 28-09-16
A must read for any man feeling lost
Jack Donovan strips masculinity down to it's raw elements and clearly explains what makes us men. He explains where masculine ideals come from and what they mean in modern society and in a civic sense.
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- wulfgar
- 06-10-15
every man
I wish I had this book when I was 15. I must read for any true man.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-06-18
interesting listening
Very good, it has a slow start but then it keeps getting more and more interesting. The audience it is aimed at are clearly men and all men should give this book a try. It really helps to understand what is the essemce of being a man. And Jack has a nice voice, so I overall enjoyed it very much.
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- Mike
- 25-03-18
content good. some performance issues
content good. some performance issues. skipped a bit. not sure if my phone or the recording.
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-01-17
A great book
A very, very good book and well worth a read, you will learn lots and it will motivate you. However it spends alot of time just telling you to establish a tribe or 'gang' of good mates in alot of different ways. It's good to hear it in the author's own voice and I smashed it out in two days, I also loved chapter 13, it really sent shivers down my spine!
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- Matt
- 18-03-17
The Jock Manefesto
A terrible book! Tribal nonsense, with a narrow and exclusive view of masculinity that borders on condoning bullying.
I was looking for an intelligent critique of manhood for the modern world and found ultra right wing propaganda, that sounded like survivalist indoctrination.
Do not waste your money.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-09-19
Kick in the teeth
Good fun listening to this during a workout, or musing on great and terrible conflicts in humanity's future. If Brave New World dystopias disturb you enough, this book contains some alternatives, albeit horrific and painful alternatives.
The distinction between being a good man and being good at being a man helps chop through propaganda and spin pouring out from other sources.
Surprisingly, I did not find this as misogynistic as most critics suggest. He clearly disdains feminism and candidly throws harsh truths at women, but there is no hatred towards women. Instead, the hatred is directed at 'the man', the state, the elitists, the alleged globalist bureaucrats and big corps behind this meaningless empire. This is typical anarchistic, anti-capitalism, anti-nationalism rage against machine stuff, so the idea people have asserted that this piece is somehow 'right wing' is laughable.
Anyway, as I said, good fun during a workout.
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- Dan
- 29-05-21
Reclaim Masculinity
Loved this book! Really touches a nerve that many of us men feel but can't quite put our finger on it. I certainly do not agree with a lot of the ideas in this book, more so the desire to go back to the State of Nature as it seems but if the gleen the essence of the book which ia basically that manhood is lost in todays society then you are walking away with a gem
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- Anonymous User
- 20-09-20
Good info if you can come at it from a healthy perspective, however could Easily appeal
However could easily appeal to some bad types of people. Good for feminine men who need a kick in the butt
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- Anonymous User
- 14-06-19
Fantastic book. This is a must read book for all
This book was balanced and acurate. however, would never been seen as so by those that arent the oppressed.
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- Adrian
- 17-10-18
yes
awesome. recording was a bit skippy. but otherwise a solid book with some extremely thought provoking ideas
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- Grant Cowan
- 21-11-17
Poor recording
This is a poor recording, skipping all over the place cutting out words making it frustrating to listen to.
How about you pay a professional reader to read your book. Also pay for a professional recording. it sounds like your recording this on your phone.
I'm not angry at you, just disappointed.
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- Sean James Finn
- 11-08-16
Awesome
Purely inspiring, everyman should read this book. Reclaim your right to be a man, now.
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- Lobby
- 07-10-17
Painful!
The most painful book I've ever listened to. Made 56 min by the skin of my teeth. If you want some baseless information on how to be a man this is the book for you. There's no facts in this just the thoughts that are coming to his head while he strokes himself
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- Anonymous User
- 19-06-21
just lookup what a Viking is
almost stopped completely half way through, so many quotes taken from others. much better books to listen to.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-12-20
Masculine AF
I really enjoyed the historical and cultural analysis of human beings and other animals. It opened my eyes to a lot of important things that we as men collectively lack today. Gotta start practicing these ideas.