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The Manual: Getting Masculinity Right Paperback – July 30, 2022

by Al Stewart (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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Understanding what it means to be male has never been more confusing. As more male behaviour is called out for being patriarchal or toxic, how does a man navigate these waters? What does healthy masculinity even look like, and what examples are there of good men that can be followed? In Al Stewart’s new book, The Manual, he explores so many of the issues that men struggle with. The Manual is written to men, for men and about men and is one of those great books that outlines the issues but also gives practical help in how to live your life as a man who is valued by others. Al works through much of the current debate on masculinity and finds helpful advice from many experts but most importantly works through what the Bible has to say about men and how being a follower of Jesus is central to living a life the loves and serves others. A life that exhibits what healthy masculinity means. The Manual is refreshingly honest as Al works through some of his own struggles with the aim of helping others avoid similar mistakes. It explores a general understanding of manhood but also drills down into what it means to be a healthy son, workmate, friend, singleman, husband and father. Al makes no bones about his belief in Jesus and the central role his faith has in making him a better man and urges other men to hear the good news of who Jesus is and the difference he makes in all walks of life.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Matthias Media (July 30, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1925424715
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1925424713
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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L. Hetherington
5.0 out of 5 stars Husband read and now my son
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2022
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My husband just read this book while we’re on vacation and said it is excellent. He is not the voracious reader that I am, which means when he says the book is excellent, it truly got his attention. He now plans to order more copies of the book and go through it with our teen boys.
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James
5.0 out of 5 stars Biblical Masculinity Reclaimed
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2022
The Manual by Al Stewart seeks to recover a healthy, biblical masculinity. Rather than following the cultural tides of labeling masculinity as toxic, Stewart asserts that men need to exhibit a healthy masculinity and to man up towards difficult situations. Masculinity is not currently valued in modern culture but it is not something that we should shun. Stewart argues that men need to take responsibility and use their power ("ability or opportunity to care for those around you") to care and nurture others.

The second half focuses on specific ways that men can man up in relation to others, son, friend, workmate, husband, and father. Breaking up the end of the book this way makes it a great resource to return to during different phases of life. The section on son was a little too focused on end of life issues where a son cares for their aging parents. This is a needed and important, but I would have liked to see more written towards early adulthood in relation to their parents. Steward does cover this in partly in the chapter on from boys to men. Each of these last chapters can be a book in themselves to properly cover the various aspects of each and to be as practical as possible.

Since Stewart lives in Sydney, there is much of the book is focused on Australia culture. I found it interesting the parallels and commonality to American culture. I really enjoy reading from other cultures, especially in their idiom and colloquialisms that are used. I loved how Stewart firmly but politely engaged with those he disagreed with. This is an area that Americans could learn much from.

Much of the book uses quotes and statistics from secular or quasi-Christian sources, then this is either rebutted or reinforced through Scripture. There are more than just a few quotes from Jordan Peterson and his book 12 Rules for Life. While its interesting to engage culture and to set apart biblical masculinity, I would have liked to see more Scripture used to define masculinity. It was sometimes difficult to understand if Steward was agreeing to the quote or seeking to distinguish a difference between it and Scripture.

Overall, The Manual as a biblically faith book on masculinity and manhood. It seeks to develop boys into strong men to live sacrificial lives; to use their power to better their relationships and society. Manhood and masculinity are difficult topics to define and provide practical examples. This book does a great job of pointing out areas where we are falling short as men and encourages us to man up. The Manual is a great book to understand biblical masculinity and how to man up in a complex and confusing society.

I received a free copy in exchange for my honest review. The opinions I express are my own and I was not required to write a positive review.
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1.0 out of 5 stars REALLY!
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2022
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I think this author’s ego appears on occasion as a giant parade balloon… “Wisdom” is not found in this worldview…
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William Blanchette
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read, relevant for men today
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2022
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The book covers the various roles and challenges we face and provides great examples and advice to meet those challenges. The role of faith in Christ is a current that runs through it all and for me answers the Why it matters very thoroughly. A great read—thanks…
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Zwelithini Moyo
5.0 out of 5 stars A refreshing read
Reviewed in Australia on August 31, 2022
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A wonderful, accessible and honestly written book. It was refreshing to read this and I found the book very encouraging. Certainly recommended reading for men of our times.
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