THE WAY OF MEN Pdf Free Download The Way of Men by Jack Donovan. The Way of Men Quotes by Jack Donovan. The Way of Men: Summary & Review | The Power Moves. Jack Donovan 192 pages Dissonant Hum 9780985452308 English United States The Way of Men Good men admire or respect bad men when they demonstrate strength, courage, mastery or a commitment to the men of their own renegade tribes. The obvious reason this is flawed is that it's an easy out. Unlike the author i do think that gender understanding and equality comes only from each other and rational understanding of what we want at a non rational level. And if she is, great. This is total BS. This book infuriated me, it spews a load of bull crap about aggression, tribes and men working in packs to overthrow others by means of tribal war. The first half of the book explores the difference between being a good man and being good at being a man. Nothing more, and nothing less. Society in general has lapsed into simulated activities that provide an approximation of satisfaction. His outer strength reflects his inner strength. But as an apple can be considered separate from an apple tree though it grows out of it, power is a separate thing from strength, courage, mastery and honour though it grows out of them. They're getting more fearful. Men like these are very hard to find nowadays, but Jack Donovan still gives specific advice on how to do this in his book, The Way of Men. And while I agree with him on these points, they seem incomplete. In this world of "politically correct" language and redundant male guilt, Jack not only slashes through the pervasive pantywastism, he gives a clear view in the difference between being a good man and being good AT being a man for starters. So masculinity has become whatever people want it to be. I debated what to rate this because I vacillated between love and hate with so many points in this book. He wants it both ways. Some try to make manhood mean everything. In that case, we can't The basic premise is that global forces are conspiring to eliminate the manly aspects of being male. View all 10 comments. Explains what many men fail to pu Great book. If you know some guys you can connect with, and who are on more or less the same page philosophically, make sure you make time for them. Donovan says we sometimes see men trying to get back to what it means being men in the primordial way. To Donovan, being a man means going back to when we used to sit and camp around a fire, guarding our caves, women, and possessions. There are other points of contention that I have, like his seeming glorification of anarchy, though he tries to back-peddle here too. The Bonobo Masturbation Society chapter is well on point. Donovan says that the more evolved and advanced a civilization becomes, the fewer opportunities there are for men to act in the way they have since time immemorial. Including an ideal you being spoon-fed by someone who is manipulating you for their own self-interest. I moved us from the blockade, and I set the radio broadcasting, and I promised them women. Was it the best book I've read on the subject? Are we really going to say that chimps hold the standard for human masculinity? I mean he literally said this. Frankly, I found it to be wishful thinking of someone who almost hoped that was the case, and somewhat of a tin foil hat theory. Take martial arts classes. None of these are true. What are criminal gangs but petty kingdoms? Donovan seems lost in a romanticized view of the past, of the gangs, and of warfare as well. On the other hand, If you believe the cultural and spiritual vacuum of modernity still has plenty of "life" left in it's undead corpse; and long for the day of it's demise and would like to give it a push over the edge than this book, is also, for you. Go hunting. There will be more presenting the secretary with a cup of your own warm urine. Without these things, we are little more than boys playing at being men, and there is no weekend retreat or mantra or half-assed rite of passage that can change that. What do nine men do except wait to die themselves? Learn a useful skill. View all 3 comments. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please leave a comment below. Is it really worth it? There will definitely be more taxes. Our activities now and then are totally different, which is completely alright. The act of attaining mastery at any craft, whether it be playing the guitar, blogging, acting, or hunting, is very rewarding to man. Throughout history, one can think of dozens of examples of men behaving in their "best interest", e. Feb 15, Swann Polydor rated it really liked it. Men wanted the other men in the group to respect them—they wanted to be seen as an asset. Open Preview See a Problem? Men who are separated and have no one else to rely on must rely on the State. It shaped the meaning of courage and honor. I tend to write shorter reviews of stuff I'm reading for my book group so I can share my opinions with real live people. Do we need to discuss how many forms of animal behavior are patently immoral from a human point of view? While Donovan doesn't sugar coat his explanation, it's clear that he won't commit to the logical conclusion of masculine amoral virtues: blatant exultation of immorality. Paperback , pages. The thoughts on male nature were decent, how they were suppressed and also expressed in modern society was at least interesting, but then it all went downhill with the ramblings on how dehumanizing the global economy is and how masculine primitive, xenophobic "gang"-lifestyles are. Others believe that it means nothing at all. The Way of Men Summary: The 4 Tactical Virtues of Men The author mentions that this could be a possible reason for a part of the issue with criminality. Readers also enjoyed. The benefits of civilization that we enjoy exist merely because the men before us were strong—they were physically strong. Men respond to and admire the qualities that would make men useful and dependable in an emergency. Masculinity, in its simplest, most primal form, is the ability to protect the tribe, or the group. There will be more ways to run afoul of the law and more ways for society to maintain its pleasant illusions by sweeping you under the rug. The book argues that the original Way of Men was and continues to be the Way of the Gang. Ultimately, this book was a good attempt, but falls so short. Whether you are progressive or a conservative, you should read this book-everyone has something to learn from it. Nothing more, and nothing less. Jack Donovan, the author, describes our ancestral days of cave-dwelling and hunter-gathering as the golden era of masculinity, banding together as men, and defending our caves. Now, it's not been the best possible version of it because of, well, we've seen wha I try to read stuff that provokes me and challenges my assumptions. Think about the way gangs start in inner cities. I see men too afraid to talk to girls , too afraid to ask for a job, and too afraid to pursue a better life. On the other hand, If you believe the cultural and spiritual vacuum of modernity still has plenty of "life" left in it's undead corpse; and long for the day of it's demise and would like to give it a push over the edge than this book, This is an essential read for anyone cognizant of the unsustainability of the cheap oil, infinite credit, and infinite "progress" paradigm. Mastery 3. When men stop growing, they experience severe crises. Men need activities that empower their masculinity. But ultimately, you have to stay true to the core value of a man. Getting to the top can be dirty business, coalitions, and Machiavellianism. The discussion about the manly virtues are good but the conclusions are wanting. View all 3 comments. Should have been titled The Way of Assholes. I found so many things annoying about this. Men wanted the other men in the group to respect them—they wanted to be seen as an asset. What a waste of time. But my few qualms with this book are nothing compared to my great enjoyment of it. The book lacked what I knew it was going to lack, viz. Many men fall into isolation as they become defined by their career and or family position. This book would be cash to a beggar, water to the dehydrated man, fire to the My first 1 star review I think--and I hope--that Donovan makes a follow-up to this book that both clarifies and expands upon the points in this book. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Welcome back. Do you think that our ancestors contemplated their purpose or their masculinity when they were fighting alongside one another to protect the women and children from being slaughtered? The basic premise is that global forces are conspiring to eliminate the manly aspects of being male. I also feel that physically strong, perhaps less "intellectually inclined" men have been pushed aside. However, his conclusions are misguided and frankly disappointing. Now, physical power is the most associated picture of masculinity. Showing It will develop your masculinity. He tries to back-peddle some by saying that women essentially tame men--another awful conclusion. We want more easier , more safer , more satisfaction etc? From its cover design to the subject matter to the title of the work and even the freaking name of the author, everything about it screams 'exciting'. Manliness is outside good or evil unlike being a good man , i would argues that good and evil are a concept created by civilization and religion and that our human ancestors didn't see the world in those terms. Augustine, City of God. You need to be alive to philosophize. It shaped the meaning of courage and honor. But they have to do so in a way that seems unnatural in a culture that does not accept those natural expressions of manliness. In a feminized world, men have little to look forward to as society is stripped of challenge. This book would be cash to a beggar, water to the dehydrated man, fire to the Neanderthal; If we were still barbaric, savage blood thirsty non civilised "tribes. Or take a look at the best manosphere books for inspiration:. For a big man he seems really threatened by a little woman. It all starts with that one small step. He wants it both ways.
