Book Description
From what to order and how to order it to what to wear and how to wear it, the essentials of "metrosexual" savoir faire.
The old-fashioned, repressed, un-moisturized man has been banished to the hinterlands and a new breed is taking center stage. He is a man of style, sophistication, and security, just as strong and confident as his predecessor, but far more diverse in his interests, his tastes, and, most importantly, his self-image. He may be seen at an NBA game one night and an art gallery opening the next. Able to navigate any social setting, he is informed, influential, intriguing, and very much in vogue these days. He is the new male ideal: the metrosexual man.
So how can the average Joe keep up with this new version of cool? How should he behave, what shoes should he wear, and what CDs should he have in his collection? Answers to these questions and so many other pressing concerns can be found in The Metrosexual Guide to Style. Filled with entertaining anecdotes, famous quotes, helpful hints, dos and don'ts, recommendations and potential pitfalls, this handy guidebook covers everything from dining out to fashion and personal style, home dŽcor to the Metro-mindset. It is the one-stop shop for the impeccably groomed and savvy modern man.
metrosexual \me-(.)tro - seksh-(e-)wel\ n: 1: twenty-first- century male trendsetter 2: straight, urban man with heightened aesthetic sense. 3: man who spends time and money on appearance and shopping 4: man willing to embrace his feminine side
Do's and Don'ts...
* Pirate shirts, loud patterns, buckles, and zippers are for circus performers and boy bands.
* Pleated pants are history. Slim-fit, straight-leg pants make you look longer and sharper.
* Your clothes should conform to your body. Spend the extra money and have suits tailored.
* Your belt and your shoes should always match, and black on black works best.
* A silver, stainless steel watchband will go with everything. Leather bands should be strong and masculine, and sport watches are for sporting occasions.
* High school or college rings are best kept in the dresser drawer until the reunion is announced.
* A slim billfold or money clip is important, as a bulging wallet will only produce unsightly lumps in all the wrong places.
Customer Reviews:
For anyone over 12 years old worthless...........2007-08-28
99% of what this book is anything that any 12 year should know. For example, don't burp at the table. Hard to believe that a whole book can be filled with such "valuable" advice.
as long as you don't take it seriously..........2007-08-18
Hilarious. It made me laugh out loud in the bookstore, and it'll make a great gag gift for a friend, so I'm giving it 4 stars.
Surprisingly good.......2006-04-15
When I got this book I was not expecting nothing more than narrow minded approach to etiquete and "good habits", instead I found a delightful reading full of sarcastic humor and useful tips. I think this book is definitely a surprise and maybe that is why some readers find it odd or disappointing, but I can assure you it is not.
It is a small kind of manual book with many different approaches to life style, going from fashion all the way down to positive thinking and attitude. Great indeed.
Metrosexual Guide review.......2006-03-21
This book is AWESOME. Clear, concise and well written. Includes EVERYTHING a man should know about food, fashion, travel, style, grooming, health, fitness, art, etiquette, you name it. I use is as a guideline for everything. Easy to read with a good sense of humor.
Helpful, but..........2005-11-17
This book is full of useful advice, but do not mistake it for instruction on how to become a gentleman. Despite what one would think, I have come to appreciate this term "Metrosexual" as it distinguishes those who use manners and the appearance of urbane sophistication for their own self-advancement from true gentlemen. True gentlemen show respect for themselves and others, bringing the light of civilization to a darkening world, and leaving society better for their efforts. A gentleman's manners, urbanity and consideration are a lifestyle, not a mask that is donned for selfish convenience.
Thus, if one is seeking to become a metrosexual, this book fits the bill. If one wants to be a gentleman, keep shopping.
Book Description
The author of the world wide best-seller, Small Is Beautiful, now tackles the subject of Man, the World, and the Meaning of Living. Schumacher writes about man's relation to the world. man has obligations -- to other men, to the earth, to progress and technology, but most importantly himself. If man can fulfill these obligations, then and only then can he enjoy a real relationship with the world, then and only then can he know the meaning of living.
Schumacher says we need maps: a "map of knowledge" and a "map of living." The concern of the mapmaker--in this instance, Schumacher--is to find for everything it's proper place. Things out of place tend to get lost; they become invisible and there proper places end to be filled by other things that ought not be there at all and therefore serve to mislead.
A Guide for the Perplexed teaches us to be our own map makers. This constantly surprising, always stimulating book will be welcomed by a large audience, including the many new fans who believe strongly in what Schumacher has to say.
Customer Reviews:
Opening Up.......2007-02-20
In "Another Sort of Learning," James Schall idenitifies "A Guide for the Perplexed" as one of "Three Books that Begin to Open Up the World..." and he was right. Schumacher's little book is a cogently written explanation of a way to view the world beyond scientific materialism. I was expecting a dense, esoteric book, but I found a refreshingly approachable, inviting text. I'm looking forward to further exploration of the ideas he presented.
An exploration of levels of knowledge and an argument against scientific theory........2006-07-08
This is a very difficult book to review, as its structure does not seem to allow for partial disagreement. Indeed, this is my biggest problem with Schumacher's little philosophical text. He uses logic to structure his thinking about levels of being and fields of knowledge. So far, so good. He then uses the same logic to demonstrate that levels of thought beyond logic are more valuable-- stretches the point, I think, but I was willing to buy it. Unfortunately, he then digresses and winds up in an extended rant about evolutionary theory as an extension of his position on the limits of scientific thought. Apparently anyone who disagrees with him is clearly engaging in "nineteenth centry materialistic utilitarianism."
I frankly resent the structure of the book, even if I might have been inclined to agree with much (if not all) of what he has to say.
I will say that there are sections of this book which are well worth reading. The way in which he discusses knowledge of the self as crucial to knowledge of the neighbor is brilliant. I would be inclined to recommend this book for that aspect alone.
I was familiar with Schumacher's views on development before reading A Guide to the Perplexed. In general, that while I find that I am sympathetic to his longing for sustainability and human scale, I am less convinced by his need for absolutes in the face of materialism and relativism.
Certainly, I would recommend people read this book for themselves and make up their own minds. Schumacher is an important thinker, and one well worth reading. This stands even if it makes me a little sad that he seemed to allow so little room for dissent.
Disappointing.......2005-08-05
I so wanted to like this book. I thought it was going to address the lifestyles and social confusions which confront us today: because of mass media and advertising, consumerism, globalism, and the increasing speed of technological innovation, to name a few. Instead, it turned out to be another philosophical attempt to justify religion. It also disappoints in that it justifies the Chain of Being, further condoning the idea of man being superior to (and disassociated with) nature, something that the "materialistic Scientists" Schumacher attacks in this book would actually agree with. This idea has led to the environmental crises we find ourselves approaching, and it's time to abandon the belief that humans are separate from nature. Are you perplexed with your life? Perhaps that is because we have increasing diverged from the natural cycles of life in the first place. Skip this book.
The best book to explain the true meaning of why we are here.......2005-07-28
This is the best book I've ever read about why we are on this earth, the true meaning of religion, its meaning in each of our lives - if we choose to have faith - and how it is so easily and increasingly lost in modern times, where over-rationalisation and the worship of only 'measurable' scientific thinking counts for anything (especially of course money).
A small and utterly profound book that needs to be read with care and not in a rush in order to capture its full and true meaning.
I will treasure this book and 'replenish' myself by dipping into it if I need to, although its truths do stay with me and are not easy to forget once taken on board.
A Book for the Ages.......2005-02-16
O! for a muse of fire... Way back in the 70's I remember being introduced to the writings of E.F. Schumacher through The Mother Earth News... I was intrigued by Small is Beautiful, but I was completely and absolutely blown away with A Guide for the Perplexed. For me, this book was a life-altering experience. Who am I? Where am I from? What does it all mean? Like other human beings, I had questions; "and I was left in a state of total perplexity". Schumacher provided the answer. Not to everything, of course, he was "a finger pointing at the moon"; but you can be assured that the finger is pointing in the right direction. Since that time I have persued a liberal education, and my tastes run to Shakespeare, Dante and Marcus Aurelius,but the Guide remains a touchstone, as it were, to the bare bones of what liberal education is about. The Great Truths that Schumacher expounds are just that, and speak universally to all men. While the attack on Science appears dated now, the overall structure is sound. If you, yourself, have achieved some measure of liberal education, by all means give this book to your less well off friends. Few books of the 20th century can match it.
Book Description
At a time of astonishing confusion about what it means to be a man, Brad Miner has recovered the oldest and best ideal of manhood: the gentleman. Reviving a thousand-year tradition of chivalry, honor, and heroism, The Compleat Gentleman provides the essential model for twenty-first-century masculinity.
Despite our confusion, real manhood is not complicated. It is an ancient ideal based on service to one's God, country, family, and friends—a simple but arduous ideal worthy of a lifetime of struggle.
Miner's gentleman stands out for his dignity, restraint, and discernment. He rejects the notion that one way of behaving is as good as another. He belongs to an aristocracy of virtue, not of wealth or birth. Proposing neither a club nor a movement, Miner describes a lofty code of manly conduct, which, far from threatening democracy, is necessary for its survival.
Miner traces the concept of manliness from the jousting fields of the twelfth century to the decks of the Titanic. The three masculine archetypes that emerge—the warrior, the lover, and the monk—combine in the character of the "compleat gentleman." This modern knight cultivates a martial spirit in defense of the true and the beautiful. He treats the opposite sex with the passionate respect required by courtly love. And he values learning in the pursuit of truth—all with the discretion, decorum, and nonchalance that the Renaissance called sprezzatura.
The Compleat Gentleman is filled with examples from the past and the present of the man our increasingly uncivilized age demands.
Customer Reviews:
Gandhi or Galahad?.......2007-09-25
Miner has provided an excellent description of concepts of honor and chivalry and "gentlemanly" behavior across the last two thousand plus years. The discussion is wide-ranging, from Trappist monks to stoic philosophers to medieval knights and modern warriors. A particularly telling point came towards the end, where Miner comes to pick up his son at school. It turns out that his son has been involved in a fight. He asks the teacher who started it, and she looks at him in disbelief. She wants to know if it matters. Miner replies that it does. He wants his sons to emulate Galahad, not Gandhi. He wants sons who are ready to decide what is right and to defend it. That is not, of course, to say that Gandhi's ideas might not have been important and relevant, but perhaps not applicable to this situation (in Miner's opinion). There is a difference between aggression and self-defense. There is a difference between being devoted to justice and being a bully. A "compleat gentleman" is dedicated to defending the weak, and standing up for what is right. He has manners, but not in a foppish manner. He is generous. He gives of himself, financially, emotionally and physically, but not in a "showy" manner. A few reviewers have been upset that Miner did not serve in Vietnam. He discloses this fact openly, and does not beat it to death, and regrets his decision. In any way that one looks at this, should he be punished for the rest of his life for the decision made then? The concepts of the book are important, and not momentary failings (or not, given the nature of the conflict) of the author. The only issue I might take with the author is on his assessment of dueling. It is mostly disparaged, where other scholars of the topic have considered it an indispensible "final rememdy" of an insult to honor. Some consideration of this topic would have been appreciated. My six year old son will get his own copy as soon as he can read at this level.
The A Rather Compleat Book.......2006-07-02
The first 3/4's of the book is mostly historical documentation and facts about knights and the concepts of chivalry as they were and as they are commonly (and often wrongly) interpreted. For those of you who love history you'll love it. For those of you who don't, bear with it because it all comes together at the end. It's also presented in a way that's interesting and not just a textbook drone. While I don't agree with absolutely everything Miner had to say he got me thinking and that's what mattered. A refreshing read for anyone interested in the truer workings of manners and chivalry. I'd recommend it. You won't be able to put it down.
Enjoyable, challenging, enlightening.......2006-06-13
What does it mean to be a gentleman? That is the concept that Miner seeks to explore and does so by examining history, delving into the great concept of chivalry and the time-honored traditions that have transcended generations and cultures to give a foundational view of the concept of a gentleman. While some cultures in some eras associated the concept of the gentleman with social status, title, wealth or birth; Miner argues that the concept is better represented by the concepts of true nobility - character, dignity, restraint and discernment.
Miner is a lover of history and traces the concept of manliness from the days of the knights and the proverbial Round Table to the "women and children first" mentality found on the sinking Titanic. He writes that three masculine archetypes emerge - the warrior, the lover, and the monk - to combine in the character that Miner calls "the compleat gentleman."
Miner's warrior is a man who has something to live for - and is willing to sacrifice his life either to protect it or even to further it. The warrior is not necessarily a man of war, but a man prepared to do battle for that which he loves. His life is marked by preparation for something great and then is lived out pursuing those ideals to which he is called. One great line Miner uses to explain his warrior is from the writings of the great philosopher Epictetus who said, "For it is better to die of hunger, exempt from fear and guilt, than to live in affluence with perturbation."
If Miner's gentleman is willing to die for something he loves, it is because he loves deeply and with great passion. While romantic love definitely makes the list, it is not the sole occupant - love of God, country, and cause are also worthy objects of a gentleman's passions.
Finally, Miner's gentleman is a monk. I loved this one. Miner tells us that the word monk comes from the Greek monakhos, meaning solitary - but Miner's concept of aloneness is time for reflection and study - viewed another way, the monk is a lover "of learning and of truth."
Running throughout the book is the theme sprezzatura - a concept Miner says underlies this "compleat gentleman." It is a self-awareness and self-restraint and differs like night and day from self-centeredness or even apathy. The concept is what Christians might refer to as meekness, a trait often associated with Christ, and clearly as misunderstood. Sprezzatura is the ability to think before one speaks, to grasp the gravity of words and actions; and even to know when inaction or silence is the best avenue. It carries with it a "James Bond" like persona where actions speak louder than words, and the words flow like honey from the lips of a man with a license to kill.
Miner doesn't delude himself or the reader into thinking that this "compleat gentleman" is around every corner; quite to the contrary, "all things excellent are as difficult as they are rare" writes Miner. He gives men something to strive for, something to hold up as an ideal and an understanding that throughout history there have been men who have risen above the standards of the day to truly be called gentlemen - and we sure need more of these in this day and time!
The Compleat Gentlemen is not a Christian book, nor does the author purport it to be so; but Christian men will agree with Miner's argument that men need to be men of honor and integrity. The book is a challenging read, but well worth the effort and I would suggest it for any man, especially for a young man considering the path of his journey.
Fascinating.......2006-03-29
Up front, the only serious disagreement I have with the author is his support for putting women in combat. I understand his reasoning, but his lack of military experience causes him to oversimplify the question.
I find it entertaining that readers here were offended and surprised that a book with a picture of a sword on the cover and references to chivalry (which means, roughly, "horsemanship" -- knighthood) would speak positively of service in war. If you think that nonviolence in the face of evil is the more gentlemanly route (other than in very strict circumstances), then fine. Be the gentleman while your wife and children are killed before your eyes by a criminal. I, on the other hand, will be doing my utmost to defend them. (Defend your wife and children, that is, mine will already be safe.) Those who are disturbed by the use of violence in this "less hostile and disgusting world" should stop using freedoms that were bought for them (not by them) with spilt blood. And perhaps check out a wonderful country such as, say, Somalia, and tell me if the world is *really* less hostile.
Yes, the author should have fought in Viet Nam when he had the chance. Alas, hindsight is 20/20, and at least he now realizes his failing.
I found his discussions of the Templars, in particular, fascinating. Aside from their questionable personal hygiene, they seem to exemplify the very highest sort of warrior ideal. It is also a relief to see a group of extraordinarily brave men get the credit that is their due, rather than more hateful lies about conspiracies to conceal the "divine feminine."
If you are a woman, you will be relieved to know that there are still men out there who "get it." If you are a man, you will understand what it is that you felt was wrong with our society's cult of weak men. This book will challenge you. It did me.
History, Not "How To".......2006-02-20
We bought this book hoping for an instruction manual on teaching our boys how to be chivalrous in an age of decay. While it is an interesting read, it is not so much a "guide" as a plotting of time. A more appropriate title would be, "The Compleat Gentleman: An Historical Discourse." Great on detail and well-written, but we were misled by the title a bit.
Customer Reviews:
Old But Still Relavent.......2007-06-03
To be a man means to be responsible for the situation and see that it is taken care of to best of your abilities. Wow! what an onerous burden! Plus the 'situations' of life are many,many and how are you suppose to know the best solutions. After all, how many chances are you going to get to perfect the art of offering bribes,or creating a favorable first impression at a formal gathering, or proper deportment at an orgy? Did you know that there is a form of good sports etiquette for poker playing or sailing or tennis? Most guys can probably do a fair explanation of home/auto maintenance, but who can fathom the murky world of females and their seductions? How do you choose a lawyer,how much to tip the concierge,how do you carve a thanksgiving turkey, can my baldness really be cured? You do the best you can but no one knows all the ropes.So you inevitably spend more time than you'd like screwing up and picking the pieces up. Finally in 1987 The Modern Man's Guide to Life came out. The authors did a fine job breaking a man's life into various chapters. Each chapter kind of gives a broad view and potential pitfalls and how to avoid them. As well, it tells what is expected of you in your role as a man. As a high light, there is sort of a side bar commentary from experienced guys in the ways of the chapter under study, additional practical advise. In 1987 this book was a God-send to a young man just on his own. My older son recently read the same book and assures me that 95% of the information is still up do date.(skip the chapter on clothes,now a days it's comical)People cut their hair different or change styles of clothes or listen to different music, but how to honorably handle yourself as a man never changes. At least this book gives you some tools start with.
Too many cooks..........2006-02-03
Alot of nice things have been said about this dated guide book. So here is one bad thing. This book was written by over 100 different people, each with a different opinion. On one page you will be told not to even think about cheating on your taxes, on another page you are encouraged to hitchhike via a rail car. Too many voices all giving a different point of view, ranging from goody-two-shoes to a free wheelin' slacker. All the tech info is so out of date that it is laughable. The chapter on work offers no advice on preparing a resume or interviews, but they go into great detail about how horrible it is to work for a female boss and how affirmative action makes life not worth living. One second they are telling you not to lie on your resume, the next page they are telling you how to bribe a cop. If you think that "The Man Show" was the greatest TV show ever, or if you watch professional wrestling, than this book is for you.
Brilliant and Practical.......2005-11-20
This stellar volume is jam-packed with information which ranges from picking a wardrobe, cooking easy meals, and of course.. relationships. I bought this when it first came out and my (then) girlfriend said, "Hey, where's the guide for women!". I agree with the other reviewers as some of the tech info is out of date, for example much has changed with tvs, computers and the internet. OTOH, there is more than enough advice for realms that one would not normally think about, for example buying a house at tax auction. Fantastic book!
Where 'Worst Case Scenarios' Got All Their Best Stuff!.......2003-06-03
What to Do If the Pilot Dies, How to Hop a Freight, all that and more is in this great classic. I bought a copy of this book when it first came out, and I've bought at least one copy (one way or another) every year since because my friends keep stealing mine. The tech stuff is dated, but the rest is golden. I'm ordering another copy now, probably the 20th one. Maybe someday this book will be the basis for some new Guy religion. I'm already a believer!
I hope this goes to print soon with additions!.......1999-09-13
Like some readers here I too got this book for high school graduation 9 years ago. The book is written in a straight-forward manner and easy to read. I enjoy reading and re-reading certain passages. In fact I use it as a reference to most anything. The only downside I can think of is it's datedness with some of the more technical aspects particularly with respect to surviving in the outdoors. Either way I hope it goes back to print.
Amazon.com
Jane Rosenal, the narrator of The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing, is wise beyond her years. Not that that's saying much--since none of her elders, with the exception of her father, is particularly wise. At the age of 14, Jane watches her brother and his new girlfriend, searching for clues for how to fall in love, but by the end of the summer she's trying to figure out how not to fail in love. At twice that age, Jane quickly internalizes How to Meet and Marry Mr. Right, even though that retro manual is ruining her chances at happiness. In the intervening years, Melissa Bank's heroine struggles at love and work. The former often seems indistinguishable from the latter, and her experiences in book publishing inspire little in the way of affection. As Jane announces in "The Worst Thing a Suburban Girl Could Imagine": "I'd been a rising star at H----- until Mimi Howlett, the new executive editor, decided I was just the lights of an airplane."
Bank's first collection has a beautiful, true arc, and all the sophistication and control her heroine could ever desire. In "The Floating House," Jane and her boyfriend, Jamie, visit his ex-girlfriend in St. Croix, and right from the start she can't stop mimicking her beautiful competitor, in a notably idiotic fashion. "I'm like one of those animals that imitates its predators to survive," she realizes--one of several thousand of Bank's ruefully funny phrases. But even as Jane clowns around, desperately trying to keep up appearances, she is so hyperaware it hurts. Again and again, the author explores the dichotomy between life as it happens and the rehearsed anecdote, the preferred outcome. In The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing, even suburban quiet has "nothing to do with peace." Bank's much-anticipated debut merits all its buzz and, more to the point, transcends it. --Kerry Fried
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One of the most eagerly anticipated books of the season--funny, sexy, wise fiction from the freshest new voice in women's writing.
"I don't admit to myself what I'm doing when I put my bike helmet on and ride over to the bookstore a few blocks away. I pretend that maybe I'm just getting another Edith Wharton novel. But I bypass Fiction and find Self-Help. I think, Self-Help? If I could help myself I wouldn't be here. There are stacks and stacks of How to Meet and Marry Mr.Right, and I take my copy up to the counter as furtively as if it were a girdle or vibrator..."
With a steadily growing cadre of readers who delight in her smartly comic and insightful writing, Melissa
Bank is an event waiting to happen. The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing explores the life lessons of Jane, the contemporary American Everywoman who combines the charm of Bridget Jones, the vulnerability of Ally McBeal, and the wit of Lorrie Moore. As she works her way from defiant teenager to reluctant career girl, growing older and getting smarter, Jane maneuvers her way through love, sex, relationships, and the occasional perils of the workplace. She reluctantly succumbs to the questionable advice offered in a pop-psych book entitled How to Meet and Marry Mr. Right.
Accompanied at every turn by the ear-whispering authors (who bear an uncanny resemblance to two popular, hateful high school acquaintances) Jane makes a series of dating decisions that lead her in the right direction--but for the wrong reasons. Wise, poignant, and full of the kind of laugh-out-loud insight you just have to share with your best friend, Melissa Bank is the kind of writer readers have been waiting for: an original voice telling a universal story through characters we all love and recognize.
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Hailed by critics as the debut of a major literary voice, The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing has captivated readers and dominated bestseller lists. Generous-hearted and wickedly insightful, it maps the progress of Jane Rosenal as she sets out on a personal and spirited expedition through the perilous terrain of sex, love, relationships, and the treacherous waters of the workplace. With an unforgettable comic touch, Bank skillfully teases out universal issues, puts a clever, new spin on the mating dance, and captures in perfect pitch what it's like to be a young woman coming of age in America today.
Customer Reviews:
Confusing and disjointed.......2007-08-17
First, the title is misleading. It's more about hunting and fishing for husbands as opposed to the more literal meaning. The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fish, said to be the first "chick lit" novel, is really a series of essays focusing on a character named Jane Rosenal as she navigates her way through childhood, adolescence, and later adulthood.
There are great lapses in time between the stories, and they're not all put in chronological order, which makes me think that the stories are ordered according to some common theme--though I never really figured out what that theme was. I mean, I get that the book is about dating, but it was really confusing to be in a lot of ways. In addition, Jane's relationship with the much older editor was a little bit disconcerting to me. Also, there was one story that seemed really out of place: I got the impression that it was told from Jane's point of view after she'd had children and they'd grown up. But I couldn't figure out how that story fit into the general course of the book.
The title of the book comes from a story placed at the end of the book, where Jane begins to date a guy she meets at a wedding. Se's so caught up in playing the dating "game by "The Rules," that she doesn't allow the guy to see who she really is. The book is well written, but there's a lot which didn't make sense to me and there didn't seem to be a "plot," so to speak, which is why I only gave this book three stars.
What I love about this guide.......2007-08-16
It's not about hunting or fishing LOL.
It's a humorous, yet poignant collection of short stories, all based upon the same likeable character - Jane Rosenal -who searches for love, self-understanding, and her place in this world.
It paved the way for smart "chick lit".
It's a great book for women to reflect on their own personal experiences with family, friends, and lovers.
Everytime I read it, I discover something deeper within each story.
I highly recommend this book for all young women out there. Melissa Bank hits it spot on!
so lame, I threw it across the room.......2007-08-06
I was anxious to read this because I read one of her stories in Redbook magazine. They advertised it as an exceprt from the book, however, that particular story appeared nowhere in the book. This was the first problem. The second problem was the book itself, which was not a novel, but a bunch of short stories. I was completely unaware of this until I got all the way to the ANNOYING MIDDLE CHAPTER, featuring a completely different protagonist. Finally, it dawns on me. So THAT"S the reason she keeps switching tenses! So THAT's the reason she keeps jumping around! So THAT"S the reason I hate this book so much I'm throwing it across the room! I think it was a lame effort to publish an unfinished novel in a hurry. She probably sent the first chap out and got a nibble, then ran out of time and since she couldn't get the chaps to gel, she called them short stories instead. Glad I didn't buy it at Borders.
A Book You Could Keep or Throw Back.......2007-07-27
(I'd give it 2 and 1/2 stars to be exact) The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing consists of 7 chapters- each that reads like its own short story- that follows one woman's relationships throughout her life. However, given that as the link, two of the stories don't really fit with the others. It's a very quick and easy book to read. It is also one of those oddities that entertain you okay while you are reading it, but once you put it down (and there are lots of good stopping points) you do not have an overwhelming desire to pick it up again.
Couldn't Put It Down.......2007-07-26
A good friend of mine recently recommended this book to me. At first I just sort of forgot about it but when summer rolled around and I was out of books to read, I sought it out. I am not a big reader and I have never been the type to sit down and read an entire book in a day. I read this book in 4 days. I could hardly wait to finish it. The story sucks you in with vivid depiction of life. It was an absolute joy to read. The stories were all different with mini-morals and yet they also wove into a much bigger message. There are so many characters and events in this novel that are so true and life like that it's easy to laugh out loud with them as well as feel their pain. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a thought provoking book with a few laughs along the way.
Book Description
The Family of Man, a photography exhibit curated by Edward Steichen, opened at the Museum of Modern Art in 1955. More people saw that exhibit than any other show of photographs, and the book of the same title remains in print to this day. Despite the enormous success of this assemblage of photographs, surprisingly little critical attention has been paid to The Family of Man as a phenomenon.
Eric Sandeen presents here the first in-depth study of the exhibit and its influence worldwide. He examines how the exhibit came to be assembled, the beliefs and background Edward Steichen brought to the project, and what he wanted to show about the human condition from his selection of images. He then looks at the politics and culture of the 1950s to determine why the show was so popular at the time. When the United States Information Agency toured the photographs throughout the world in five different versions for seven years, The Family of Man became a symbol for and projection of American values and the culture of abundance.
The richness and historical complexity of this exhibit have been overlooked, especially in the post-Vietnam decades, as critics have been quick to dismiss it as sentimental. Sandeen shows the exhibit to be a great deal more than a compendium of beautiful but unchallenging photographs. He also unfolds its multilayered relationship with and reflection of the values of postwar America.
Customer Reviews:
The book is just photography at its best........1999-06-24
First printed in the 50's, "The Family of Man" is just loaded with images that we see until today, a history of photography. Hundreds of photographers from several countries sent their best images to this exposition. The result is this particular book.
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Latinas in Love: A Modern Guide to Love and Relationships
Valerie Menard
Manufacturer: Marlowe & Company
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Book Description
The basic ingredients for a good romance are the same for women everywhere—love, respect, admiration, and desire. What makes romantic relationships unique for Hispanic women is the ever-widening gap between the pressures of their modern American life and the cultural expectations of their tradition-based families. With the wisdom, warmth, and humor of an older sister, journalist and relationship expert Valerie Menard offers valuable guidance on romantic and cultural issues exclusive to Latinas, including dating and marriage rituals, which traditions to keep and which to discard, dating outside the Hispanic community, the “sexy Latina” stereotype, and much more. Fun and informative, Latinas in Love will show Latinas of all ages how to balance their Hispanic traditions with modern American lessons to find the healthy and satisfying relationship they’ve been searching for. This book is fun, sensible, sassy, informative—a one-of-a-kind guide to love and romance for the modern day Latina, from Valerie Menard who regularly doles out romantic guidance in her advice columns for Moderna magazine.
Customer Reviews:
Real, effective relationship advice.......2003-02-05
This author is unafraid to talk about relationships (and the way we Latinas approach them) with absolute honesty and concrete advice.
Thank you!
Laura
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- An interesting and valuable collection of various "skills"
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- Do you know where your cheese is?
- Great book. I recommend it to all my male friends.
- One woman definitely approves of the Modern Man!
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Survival Skills for the Modern Man: Life, Love, Work, Play
Donn M. Davis
Manufacturer: Contemporary Books
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An interesting and valuable collection of various "skills".......2004-03-16
How to "work a room," how to read stock tables, golfing with the boss ...
It's worth the cost of the book alone just for the great little section and nice diagrams on "How to Tie a Bow Tie"!
Just great........2003-09-07
I found this book a little too cliche for me in the beginning, because I did not know what to expect from it (I received it as a present). But then I thought it was great, the off-beat humor mixed warmly with what you really need to know to be successful. On top of that, this book managed to take my depression elsewhere.
Good job Donn M. Davis, you really put a lot of thought into this one.
Do you know where your cheese is?.......2002-05-14
At the end of this tome is a list of accomplishments which the author asserts makes you a successful "modern" man. Well, if owning a fancy watch and a sports car says you've arrived then, shucks, call me old-fashioned. I'd rather spend my cash on what matters to me and not in a vain attempt to fit into Mr. Davis' pompous circle of phonies.
The problem with the rat race is, even if you win, you're still a rat. And, oh yeah, *I* moved your cheese!
Great book. I recommend it to all my male friends........2000-07-12
I found this book quite helpful. I recieved it as a graduation gift, and it has really come in handy. It is a great little reference book with lots of information to educate the young professional, and I have bought several copies as gifts!
One woman definitely approves of the Modern Man!.......1999-10-16
Not just a book for men to buy, this is a great book for any woman to give to her special guy. Davis clearly understands that the Modern Man is made not born, and his attempt to condense important advice into short chapters is much appreciated by at least one sophisticated Modern Woman.
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Astrology: the stars and human life: A modern guide (Man, myth & magic original)
Christopher McIntosh
Manufacturer: Macdonald & Co
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First Class Male: The Christian Man's Role in Today's World
Len D. McMillan , and
Marvin Wray
Manufacturer: Review & Herald Pub Assn
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