The Mask of Masculinity

How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest Lives

By: Lewis Howes

Narrated by: Lewis Howes

Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

Standing between you and the man you can be is one thing: The Mask of Masculinity.

Lewis Howes grew up as an athlete. He was a two-sport All-American, played almost every sport in high school, and went on to play football professionally. Howes then transferred his competitive nature from sports to business, building his podcast, The School of Greatness, into a global phenomenon and becoming successful beyond his wildest dreams. But his whole identity was built on misguided beliefs about what "masculinity" was: dangerous, false ideas learned from teammates and coaches in locker rooms and stereotypes in the media. Like so many men, Howes grew up to be angry, frustrated, and always chasing something that was never enough.

At 30 years old, outwardly thriving but unfulfilled inside, Howes began a personal journey to find inner peace and to uncover the many masks that men - young and old - wear: by asking for advice from some of the world's best psychologists, doctors, and household names like Tony Robbins, Alanis Morissette, and Ray Lewis. That journey created this book - a must-listen for every man, and for every woman who loves a man.

In The Mask of Masculinity, Howes exposes the ultimate emptiness of the Material Mask, the man who chases wealth above all things; the cowering vulnerability that hides behind the Joker and Stoic Masks of men who never show real emotion; and the destructiveness of the Invincible and Aggressive Masks worn by men who take insane risks or can never back down from a fight.

He teaches men how to break through the walls that hold them back and shows women how they can better understand the men in their lives. It's not easy, but if you want to love, be loved, and live a great life, then it's an odyssey of self-discovery that all modern men must make.

©2017 Lewis Howes (P)2017 Lewis Howes

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This is one of my favorite books. It shows the true essence of what being a man really is. For all man out there, we grow up wanting to be a superhero or the tough guy or the one with quick wit. This book will break down the archetypes of the male and show the true meaning of being a man.

The book every man in the earth needs to read

This book should be mandatory for men. we'd have a better world... I loved every single word on it.

Real

Lewis shades him own mask and exposes his own vulnerabilities so to encourages me to do the same.
His easy and his honest style is comforting and makes the journey more attainable and more bearable.

A must book for Men (and women)

What did you love best about The Mask of Masculinity?

I loved the fact that another man cut right to the core of how men have incorporated emotions for, what seems like forever. My ego was on the table but told in a kind way. This is almost a reference book to go back through. His reading style is very easy to listen to.

Any additional comments?

Over the course of my life, expressing your emotions and understanding them was not high on the priority list. As a former athlete and son to a father that didn't allow room to express them so I suppressed them(masks). I've done so many things to try to avoid these emotions, while inside being a sensitive and emotional person. In my process of constantly reading and evaluating my life, I couldn't quite figure it what I was missing. THIS book... was the right book at the right time of my life. It allowed me to let go and recognize a clearer picture of who I want to be. To allow myself to be the vulnerable man that I desire to be. That in developing this somewhat neglected part of me will be the catalyst for great change I want. If you are a woman and want to understand a bit more about your significant others non emotional tendencies, I would highly recommend. Hope this review helps someone else!

great read and listen

loved this book. great subject and connection to the author. worth multiple listens! this book brought me to tears at the very end, just from noticing so many traits and masks in myself.

fantastic and eye opening

loved this book. if you have boys or men in your life it's worth a read

Wish I have read this book 30 years ago

Each part touched my mind and soul.
This will be a great journey trying to apply the principles in my own life, so many masks I have put on myself.
Can’t wait to teach what I have learned and applied of this book to my 3 years old son.
Thanks Lewis for this great gift!!!!

Beautiful writing Book

Loved the book! Behind the mask, we are all humans, I found the unveiling of a journey of self discovery that felt deeply personal. Brilliant!

Outstanding

Loved it! Lewis did an outstanding job on writing this as well as narrating too. well done!

Very informative!

Great book! Read it initially for shits and giggles, then got into a self improvement kick! Tbh I am female with social autism, and I realized from this book how I wear masculine masks as a tomboy.
It is eye opening to see how we react to our insecurities forms who we from such a young age!