Self-Made Man

One Woman's Year Disguised as a Man

De: Norah Vincent

Narrado por: Barrie Kreinik

A journalist’s provocative and spellbinding account of her eighteen months spent disguised as a man.

Norah Vincent became an instant media sensation with the publication of Self-Made Man, her take on just how hard it is to be a man, even in a man’s world. Following in the tradition of John Howard Griffin (Black Like Me), Vincent spent a year and a half disguised as her male alter ego, Ned, exploring what men are like when women aren’t around. As Ned, she joined a bowling team, took a high-octane sales job, went on dates with women (and men), visited strip clubs, and even managed to infiltrate a monastery and a men’s therapy group. At once thought-provoking and pure fun, Self-Made Man is a sympathetic and thrilling tour de force of immersion journalism.

Copyright © Norah Vincent 2006. Recorded by arrangement with Viking, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC. Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.

©2006 Norah Vincent (P)2024 Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

Gender psychology

Books like this bridge the gender gap! Great way to see both perspectives. Awesome read!

Absolutely incredible

I was absolutely blown away by the depth and perspective in this book. Definitely a must read for men and women. And an eye opener for giving compassion and grace to both genders

Wow

Increíble book. The narrator did an amazing job as well. Knowing the outcome of the author makes this book even more impactful. Highly recommend

One Woman's Journey through Blue Collar America

VERY interesting listen. I enjoyed her takes on what she discovered when wading through the world of working class men.

however, I would say that there were several times where I feel she missed the mark. I think only being able to infiltrate Working class establishments and entry level rungs really colored her outlook. not to say she was incorrect, but not every Guy loves going to strip clubs, beating his metaphorical chest and is just looking for a place to vent. Many do. but it looks different depending on where in the country and socioeconomic strata you go. All in all, it was a fantastic book and the author's field work was incredible.

Her courage above all.

Loved this book. would recommend to anyone, but should be a book every woman should read.