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Being a Bloke
What is a real, authentic Aussie bloke?
What are the distinguishing features of an authentic Aussie bloke? Why do we need more of them? How do you become an authentic Aussie bloke?
By 'authentic bloke' we mean blokes that you can really trust. Blokes that you can trust around your wife or partner, blokes that you can trust around your kids, blokes that you can trust with your life.
Think about the blokes you know. How many of them would you rate as authentic bloke, the real deal? In the worlds of bestselling author John Eldredge, "The world produces many boys but raises few men!"
Being a Bloke is written by two Aussie blokes, for all Aussie blokes. It is a book about restoring integrity without resorting to stereotypes. It calls men back to the true virtues of manhood: courage, commitment, love and devotion. It sets out to help you become a real man - real to your community and to your family.
What are the distinguishing features of an authentic Aussie bloke? Why do we need more of them? How do you become an authentic Aussie bloke?
By 'authentic bloke' we mean blokes that you can really trust. Blokes that you can trust around your wife or partner, blokes that you can trust around your kids, blokes that you can trust with your life.
Think about the blokes you know. How many of them would you rate as authentic bloke, the real deal? In the worlds of bestselling author John Eldredge, "The world produces many boys but raises few men!"
Being a Bloke is written by two Aussie blokes, for all Aussie blokes. It is a book about restoring integrity without resorting to stereotypes. It calls men back to the true virtues of manhood: courage, commitment, love and devotion. It sets out to help you become a real man - real to your community and to your family.
213 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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June 4, 2018
DNF.
This book centres around the idea of “authentic blokes” and the concept that masculinity – though somewhat undeterminable – is opposite to that of femininity. I reject that entire premise, which is probably why I found this book so utterly useless. Gender is a social construct, for one, and a spectrum (not binary). It isn’t so easily defined.
I also have to mention the whole “un-Australian” crap. I don’t know what that was meant to bring to the book but it was plain old offensive. I don’t know why eating spicy chicken wings, pizza or rice on Australia Day is considered to be “un-Australian”. I was deeply offended by his rants on vegetarianism. I don’t eat meat. Get over it. It does not mean I promote “un-Australianism”. And bloody hell, if I want to wear floral thongs I will. What was that crap about them having to be primary colours?
My biggest qualm about this book was that it didn't understand the difference between feminists and misandrists. Feminists don’t expect men to cut their balls off (what even). Stop your preaching, go get your facts straight, then come back here so we can rationally discuss these topics.
Also, feminists don’t want to “redefine masculinity to suit our needs”. We are attempting to scrub the entire notion of femininity and masculinity being linked to certain physical sexes and restrictive characteristics. We are here to help men as much as we are here to help women. By creating equality between everyone, regardless of their gender identity, we eliminate every issue you just described! There won’t be needs to discuss what is “masculine” and what is not because it won’t matter.
Also, I do not think he understood that women are not the only feminists. Everyone can be (and should be) a feminist. Stop being ignorant.
This book centres around the idea of “authentic blokes” and the concept that masculinity – though somewhat undeterminable – is opposite to that of femininity. I reject that entire premise, which is probably why I found this book so utterly useless. Gender is a social construct, for one, and a spectrum (not binary). It isn’t so easily defined.
I also have to mention the whole “un-Australian” crap. I don’t know what that was meant to bring to the book but it was plain old offensive. I don’t know why eating spicy chicken wings, pizza or rice on Australia Day is considered to be “un-Australian”. I was deeply offended by his rants on vegetarianism. I don’t eat meat. Get over it. It does not mean I promote “un-Australianism”. And bloody hell, if I want to wear floral thongs I will. What was that crap about them having to be primary colours?
My biggest qualm about this book was that it didn't understand the difference between feminists and misandrists. Feminists don’t expect men to cut their balls off (what even). Stop your preaching, go get your facts straight, then come back here so we can rationally discuss these topics.
Also, feminists don’t want to “redefine masculinity to suit our needs”. We are attempting to scrub the entire notion of femininity and masculinity being linked to certain physical sexes and restrictive characteristics. We are here to help men as much as we are here to help women. By creating equality between everyone, regardless of their gender identity, we eliminate every issue you just described! There won’t be needs to discuss what is “masculine” and what is not because it won’t matter.
Also, I do not think he understood that women are not the only feminists. Everyone can be (and should be) a feminist. Stop being ignorant.
October 30, 2012
The authors classifies four types of Austrlian blokes in a very funny way. They also showcased a few of Australian extraordinary blokes who contributed to this nation in many different ways.
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