Men: An Owner's Manual

by Stephanie Brush

A look at male behavior features a timely guide to the care, maintenance, selection, and operation of the male animal.

Genres: Humor

156 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1984

Reviews

[Angela · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ok, so I perused, and read a couple chapters, including page 55 and -- eh. I think the idea of this book is cute, and fun -- but it falls short in the execution. It just isn't really all that funny or insightful.

[Steven L. Sears · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first read this book when I was writing for television series in the 1980's. I laughed so much that I sent Stephanie a fan letter (which she graciously responded to as we shared an interest in the inventor of the shopping cart...)

Though written a while back, the male/female dynamic was set many millennia ago and we are condemned to either fight it or enjoy it. This isn't just a humorous look at those relationships, but a "take a chill pill" for those who, to this day, still let pride get in the way of life.

Yes, I am verbose. In short: read it, you'll love it!

[Snowfreak · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was quite funny in places and I laughed out.loud quite.a.few times. It's about lots of things men do and in a funny way. Very relatable even today. Good to pick up for a quick 5 minute read every now and then as would be tedious in one sitting. It's very dated 1980s but still funny in 2024. I think it could have flowed better but all things considered I liked it and read to the end.

[Kristal Stidham · Rating 3 out of 5]

No matter how independent a woman you are, there's bound to be a time when you see a cutie on a corner or in a shop window and you'll want to take him home. This book points out some of the issues you should consider first: besides behavioral training, feeding and grooming, you'll also be tasked with making his medical appointments, managing his weight, scheduling his play dates... ;)~

This book is a funny look at all-things MEN. It's from the mid-80's, but surprisingly little of the content is dated. (The great thing about referencing Sean Connery and Harrison Ford as hotties is that we ladies still "get it", even 25 years later.) What's actually weird is that the book jacket info on the author says she's an American native and resident, but the whole thing is written with a Brit's perspective and language and it was published in London. It's not a problem, it's just odd.

[Charles · Rating 1 out of 5]

I suppose it was supposed to be funny.

[Rebecca · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sort of funny in a dry, not that funny way. Some good bits though. But oh this is soooo dated to the '80s.

[Leila · Rating 4 out of 5]

I laughed so hard my bunny slippers fell off--while I was standing in them.