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The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love (Paperback)
by (shelved 140 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.34 — 35,908 ratings — published 2003
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The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire (Paperback)
by (shelved 135 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.04 — 35,463 ratings — published 1997
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The Way of Men The Way of Men (Paperback)
by (shelved 121 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.79 — 7,489 ratings — published 2012
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Iron John: A Book About Men Iron John: A Book About Men (Paperback)
by (shelved 117 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.91 — 7,951 ratings — published 1990
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No More Mr. Nice Guy No More Mr. Nice Guy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 93 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.04 — 25,860 ratings — published 2000
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Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 75 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.95 — 92,352 ratings — published 2001
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The Rational Male The Rational Male (Paperback)
by (shelved 63 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.12 — 8,518 ratings — published 2013
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For the Love of Men: A New Vision for Mindful Masculinity For the Love of Men: A New Vision for Mindful Masculinity (Hardcover)
by (shelved 56 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.27 — 8,040 ratings — published 2019
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Fire in the Belly: On Being a Man Fire in the Belly: On Being a Man (Paperback)
by (shelved 50 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.80 — 1,478 ratings — published 1991
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Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It (Hardcover)
by (shelved 47 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.97 — 13,099 ratings — published 2022
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Manhood in the Making: Cultural Concepts of Masculinity Manhood in the Making: Cultural Concepts of Masculinity (Paperback)
by (shelved 47 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.03 — 266 ratings — published 1990
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Models: Attract Women Through Honesty Models: Attract Women Through Honesty (Paperback)
by (shelved 36 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.29 — 21,454 ratings — published 2011
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Hard Times Create Strong Men (Hard Times #1) Hard Times Create Strong Men (Hard Times #1)
by (shelved 32 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.06 — 1,204 ratings — published 2019
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He: Understanding Masculine Psychology ― A Jungian Look at Masculine Psychology He: Understanding Masculine Psychology ― A Jungian Look at Masculine Psychology (Paperback)
by (shelved 32 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.02 — 3,773 ratings — published 1974
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The Descent of Man The Descent of Man (Hardcover)
by (shelved 31 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.01 — 8,990 ratings — published 2016
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The Art of Manliness: Manvotionals The Art of Manliness: Manvotionals (ebook)
by (shelved 30 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,248 ratings — published 2011
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We Real Cool: Black Men and Masculinity We Real Cool: Black Men and Masculinity (Paperback)
by (shelved 30 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.26 — 1,404 ratings — published 2003
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The Unplugged Alpha: The No Bullsh*t Guide To Winning With Women & Life The Unplugged Alpha: The No Bullsh*t Guide To Winning With Women & Life (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 28 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.07 — 2,368 ratings — published
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Amateur: A True Story About What Makes a Man Amateur: A True Story About What Makes a Man (Hardcover)
by (shelved 28 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.20 — 4,541 ratings — published 2018
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I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression (Paperback)
by (shelved 28 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.29 — 5,286 ratings — published 1997
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The Rational Male – Preventive Medicine The Rational Male – Preventive Medicine (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 27 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.29 — 1,960 ratings — published 2015
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Becoming a Barbarian Becoming a Barbarian (Paperback)
by (shelved 27 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.88 — 1,495 ratings — published 2016
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The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man (Paperback)
by (shelved 26 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.90 — 3,279 ratings — published 2009
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Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 25 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.06 — 4,603 ratings — published 2021
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Boys & Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity Boys & Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity (Hardcover)
by (shelved 25 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.24 — 6,851 ratings — published 2020
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Angry White Men: American Masculinity at the End of an Era Angry White Men: American Masculinity at the End of an Era (Hardcover)
by (shelved 25 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.79 — 1,493 ratings — published 2013
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Masculinities Masculinities (Paperback)
by (shelved 24 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.05 — 884 ratings — published 1995
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To Be a Man: A Guide to True Masculine Power To Be a Man: A Guide to True Masculine Power (Hardcover)
by (shelved 24 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.94 — 351 ratings — published 2015
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The Man They Wanted Me to Be: Toxic Masculinity and a Crisis of Our Own Making The Man They Wanted Me to Be: Toxic Masculinity and a Crisis of Our Own Making (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 22 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.21 — 1,442 ratings — published 2019
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The Code of Man: Love Courage Pride Family Country The Code of Man: Love Courage Pride Family Country (Paperback)
by (shelved 22 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.50 — 104 ratings — published 2003
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Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men (Hardcover)
by (shelved 21 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.69 — 1,700 ratings — published 2008
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The Myth of Male Power The Myth of Male Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 20 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.92 — 1,004 ratings — published 1993
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Sovereignty: The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of Men Sovereignty: The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of Men (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 19 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,113 ratings — published
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As a Man Thinketh As a Man Thinketh (Hardcover)
by (shelved 19 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.23 — 99,976 ratings — published 1902
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The Rational Male: Positive Masculinity The Rational Male: Positive Masculinity (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 19 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.26 — 1,149 ratings — published
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Manhood in America: A Cultural History Manhood in America: A Cultural History (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.85 — 343 ratings — published 1996
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Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 18 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.30 — 338,261 ratings — published 2018
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Fight Club Fight Club (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.18 — 668,015 ratings — published 1996
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The Masculine Mandate: God's Calling to Men The Masculine Mandate: God's Calling to Men (Hardcover)
by (shelved 18 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.15 — 1,838 ratings — published 2010
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The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Men Can Help The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Men Can Help (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,028 ratings — published 2006
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A More Complete Beast A More Complete Beast (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.04 — 743 ratings — published 2018
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Is There Anything Good About Men?: How Cultures Flourish by Exploiting Men Is There Anything Good About Men?: How Cultures Flourish by Exploiting Men (Hardcover)
by (shelved 17 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.74 — 360 ratings — published 2016
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Stiffed: The Betrayal of the American Man Stiffed: The Betrayal of the American Man (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.93 — 1,076 ratings — published 1999
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12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (Hardcover)
by (shelved 16 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.90 — 279,440 ratings — published 2018
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Men's Work: A Practical Guide to Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, and Find Freedom Men's Work: A Practical Guide to Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, and Find Freedom (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.37 — 668 ratings — published
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From the Core: A New Masculine Paradigm for Leading with Love, Living Your Truth, and Healing the World From the Core: A New Masculine Paradigm for Leading with Love, Living Your Truth, and Healing the World (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.39 — 259 ratings — published
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It's Good to Be a Man: A Handbook for Godly Masculinity It's Good to Be a Man: A Handbook for Godly Masculinity (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.24 — 1,818 ratings — published
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The Masculine in Relationship: A Blueprint for Inspiring the Trust, Lust, and Devotion of a Strong Woman (The MIR Collection) The Masculine in Relationship: A Blueprint for Inspiring the Trust, Lust, and Devotion of a Strong Woman (The MIR Collection)
by (shelved 15 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.33 — 735 ratings — published
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Philip Pullman
“Lyra had never seen such a sight, never heard such a bellow; it was like a mountain laughing.”
― Philip Pullman, The Golden Compass

C.S. Lewis
“The knight is a man of blood and iron, a man familiar with the sight of smashed faces and the ragged stumps of lopped-off limbs; he is also a demure, almost maidenlike, guest in a hall, a gentle, modest, unobtrusive man. He is not compromise or happy mean between ferocity and meekness; he is fierce to the nth and meek to the nth. The man who combines both characters – the knight – is not a work of nature but of art; of that art which has human beings, instead of canvas or marble, for its medium.”
― C.S. Lewis

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