"Self-Made Man" by Norah Vincent takes the reader into the secret world of men. Vincent transforms herself into a male alter-ego, Ned, in order to infiltrate various male dominated areas. She uses her disguise to observe the way men communicate with each other and females. Through Ned, she takes the reader on a journey to see the comical friendships of the bowling league, the primal displays at the strip club, and even an insider look at the almost impossible feat of dating (and how impossible women can be!).Vincent introduces her book not as a scientific study that can be applied to all American men but only her perceptions influenced by what she experienced. Her writing is believable and opens eyes to a world that women have never truly seen. Not only does she introduce a new male perspective but also raises the issue if can be gender defined as social. What is the definition of manliness? Is is defined in DNA or because of what is socially acceptable? This is a very interesting read for how the world sees men and should be read by everyone who questions of the social restriction of gender.
ISBN-13: 9780143038702
Shelf Life rating of: 4
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