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Self-Made Man Norah Vincent

Self-Made Man By Norah Vincent

Self-Made Man by Norah Vincent


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Summary

A memoir that tells how the author dated women, joined a bowling league, visited strip bars, retreated to a monastery, got a job in sales and even infiltrated a men's therapy group. It provides an account of what it is to be a man - and a woman - in the modern world.

Self-Made Man Summary

Self-Made Man: My Year Disguised as a Man by Norah Vincent

A Los Angeles Times columnist recounts her eighteen-month undercover stint as a man, a time during which she underwent considerable personal risks as she worked a sales job, joined a bowling league, frequented sex clubs, dated, and encountered firsthand the rigid codes and rituals of masculinity.

'This captivating account will forever change the way you see men - and perhaps yourself.' -- Marie Claire

An addictive, enthralling read? breathtaking. -- Viv Groskop, Observer

Beautifully written? a brave and fascinating book. -- Christopher Hart, Sunday Times

Funny, compelling and human. -- Sarah Vine, The Times

Intelligent, articulate and perceptive... one of the most sympathetic renderings of masculinity you?re likely to read.--
Lionel Shriver, Guardian

Self-Made Man Reviews

Mass-market paperback outing for the most talked about book of 2006: 'an addictive, enthralling read' (Viv Groskop, Observer) * 'Intelligent, articulate and perceptive... one of the most sympathetic renderings of masculinity you're likely to read.' Lionel Shriver, The Guardian * 'Funny, compelling and human' The Times * 'This captivating account will forever change the way you see men - and perhaps yourself' Marie Claire * 'Thoughtful, entertaining...fascinating' New York Times Book Review 'Beautifully written... a brave and fascinating book.' Christopher Hart, Sunday Times

About Norah Vincent

NORAH VINCENT is a freelance journalist working in New York City. Self-Made Man is her first book.

Additional information

GOR001323553
9781843545040
1843545047
Self-Made Man: My Year Disguised as a Man by Norah Vincent
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Atlantic Books
20060914
304
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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