The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man

An excellent book and a great resource for a dying breed, the gentleman. I highly recommend this book as well as the sequel, "Manvotionals"

I enjoyed it. In the book, the author states that the purpose of this book was to pass on sage-like advice to the younger generation. This generation is missing out on proven wisdom since the passing on of this information has gone out of common practice. If anyone has actually talked to anyone in the 16-23 age bracket, it's a hard assertion to argue with. So, I think the authors should know that they've done exactly what they set out to do. I picked up this book for those very reasons. As is pretty common for folks of my generation, I didn't have much of a relationship with my own dad. Same for my older brother. As a result, I always felt I missed out on some of the fundamental manly teachings that these authors address. Some tips were mundane (like how to tie a tie), while others (how to be a good husband and father) were ethical tips that mirror my own beliefs that definitely seem to grow exceedingly out of vogue with each new generation that comes across.

I wish I had this book when I was 15.

There were parts of the book that dragged a little (the parts about camping and how to help give birth were a little dry to me) and that was my main reason for not giving it a full 5 stars (if half stars were an option my true rating would be 4.5 stars).

It was a fun and interesting read, and was perfect to break up the sci-fi/fantasy rut I found myself in.

If you're looking to brush up on your basic manly etiquette, I highly recommend this book.

Trying to picture how to tie different styles of knots is a futile exercise - a companion PDF would have made all the difference in the world.

This should be mandatory reading for all 12-year old boys, parents of boys, and teachers of boys. Younger parents and teachers especially should read this; it might help stop the ill-guided feminisation of boys.

The only criticism I can level is that some parts are not suited to the audio format. However, buying the book in addition to the audiobook solves this problem.

as this book doesn't really seem to cover the topics of manhood so much of how to be sensitive, it might be better suited to a heartless lumberjack who wants to be more sensitive than anyone interested in what it means to be a man...

i think really the approach the authors have taken is not quite there... maybe its just the title that wrong... perhaps it could be called 'how to be a sensitive new age kinda guy explained in manly terms'

really, the performance wasn't too bad...

i was mostly just disappointed. having popped in to the art of manliness webpage (i think from the same author?) i was disappointed in the content of the book... it touches on the things that make the website great, but for the most part misses it.

further to the above comment, this maybe isn't the best book for audio... lots of lists and how to instructions...

YES!! I would certainly say that the author's voice is so much better. You can hear it as a conversation. His words spoken a as a man to a man, a boy becoming a man or a young man seeking advice is best heard from a man. If you are seeking guidance this book helps so much. I can remember it three weeks later after listening to the book. If I read the book I may remember only a few sentences for a few days!

I would compare this book to Conversationally speaking.

You experience a role model speaking to you. It can be funny.

It's hilarious but realistic, so if you are just sitting around, listen. It will apply to your life.

Try applying some of the tips, you never know where this book will take you!