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The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire (Paperback)
by (shelved 134 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.04 — 35,123 ratings — published 1997
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The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love (Paperback)
by (shelved 134 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.34 — 34,092 ratings — published 2003
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The Way of Men The Way of Men (Paperback)
by (shelved 117 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.79 — 7,445 ratings — published 2012
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Iron John: A Book About Men Iron John: A Book About Men (Paperback)
by (shelved 115 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.91 — 7,818 ratings — published 1990
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No More Mr. Nice Guy No More Mr. Nice Guy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 90 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.04 — 25,373 ratings — published 2000
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Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 75 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.95 — 91,268 ratings — published 2001
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The Rational Male The Rational Male (Paperback)
by (shelved 62 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.12 — 8,367 ratings — published 2013
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For the Love of Men: A New Vision for Mindful Masculinity For the Love of Men: A New Vision for Mindful Masculinity (Hardcover)
by (shelved 53 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.27 — 7,926 ratings — published 2019
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Fire in the Belly: On Being a Man Fire in the Belly: On Being a Man (Paperback)
by (shelved 51 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.80 — 1,471 ratings — published 1991
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Manhood in the Making: Cultural Concepts of Masculinity Manhood in the Making: Cultural Concepts of Masculinity (Paperback)
by (shelved 47 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.03 — 258 ratings — published 1990
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Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It (Hardcover)
by (shelved 46 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.98 — 12,620 ratings — published 2022
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Models: Attract Women Through Honesty Models: Attract Women Through Honesty (Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.30 — 21,106 ratings — published 2011
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Hard Times Create Strong Men (Hard Times #1) Hard Times Create Strong Men (Hard Times #1)
by (shelved 32 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.07 — 1,184 ratings — published 2019
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The Descent of Man The Descent of Man (Hardcover)
by (shelved 31 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.02 — 8,905 ratings — published 2016
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The Art of Manliness: Manvotionals The Art of Manliness: Manvotionals (ebook)
by (shelved 30 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,244 ratings — published 2011
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We Real Cool: Black Men and Masculinity We Real Cool: Black Men and Masculinity (Paperback)
by (shelved 30 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.27 — 1,368 ratings — published 2003
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He: Understanding Masculine Psychology He: Understanding Masculine Psychology (Paperback)
by (shelved 30 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.02 — 3,724 ratings — published 1974
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The Unplugged Alpha: The No Bullsh*t Guide To Winning With Women & Life The Unplugged Alpha: The No Bullsh*t Guide To Winning With Women & Life (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 28 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.07 — 2,349 ratings — published
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Amateur: A True Story About What Makes a Man Amateur: A True Story About What Makes a Man (Hardcover)
by (shelved 28 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.20 — 4,499 ratings — published 2018
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I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression (Paperback)
by (shelved 28 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.30 — 5,144 ratings — published 1997
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Becoming a Barbarian Becoming a Barbarian (Paperback)
by (shelved 27 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.88 — 1,488 ratings — published 2016
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The Rational Male – Preventive Medicine The Rational Male – Preventive Medicine (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 26 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.29 — 1,946 ratings — published 2015
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The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man (Paperback)
by (shelved 26 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.90 — 3,274 ratings — published 2009
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Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 25 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.06 — 4,577 ratings — published 2021
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Boys & Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity Boys & Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity (Hardcover)
by (shelved 25 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.24 — 6,802 ratings — published 2020
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Angry White Men: American Masculinity at the End of an Era Angry White Men: American Masculinity at the End of an Era (Hardcover)
by (shelved 25 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.79 — 1,480 ratings — published 2013
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Masculinities Masculinities (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.05 — 860 ratings — published 1995
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To Be a Man: A Guide to True Masculine Power To Be a Man: A Guide to True Masculine Power (Hardcover)
by (shelved 23 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.94 — 347 ratings — published 2015
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The Man They Wanted Me to Be: Toxic Masculinity and a Crisis of Our Own Making The Man They Wanted Me to Be: Toxic Masculinity and a Crisis of Our Own Making (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 22 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.20 — 1,436 ratings — published 2019
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The Code of Man: Love Courage Pride Family Country The Code of Man: Love Courage Pride Family Country (Paperback)
by (shelved 22 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.48 — 100 ratings — published 2003
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The Myth of Male Power The Myth of Male Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 21 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.93 — 995 ratings — published 1993
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Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men (Hardcover)
by (shelved 21 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.69 — 1,701 ratings — published 2008
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Sovereignty: The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of Men Sovereignty: The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of Men (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 19 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,109 ratings — published
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The Rational Male: Positive Masculinity The Rational Male: Positive Masculinity (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 19 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.26 — 1,144 ratings — published
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Manhood in America: A Cultural History Manhood in America: A Cultural History (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.86 — 340 ratings — published 1996
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The Masculine Mandate: God's Calling to Men The Masculine Mandate: God's Calling to Men (Hardcover)
by (shelved 19 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.15 — 1,816 ratings — published 2010
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As a Man Thinketh As a Man Thinketh (Hardcover)
by (shelved 18 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.23 — 98,944 ratings — published 1902
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The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Men Can Help The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Men Can Help (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.17 — 1,024 ratings — published 2006
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Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 17 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.30 — 330,952 ratings — published 2018
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Is There Anything Good About Men?: How Cultures Flourish by Exploiting Men Is There Anything Good About Men?: How Cultures Flourish by Exploiting Men (Hardcover)
by (shelved 17 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.74 — 358 ratings — published 2016
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Stiffed: The Betrayal of the American Man Stiffed: The Betrayal of the American Man (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.93 — 1,074 ratings — published 1999
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A More Complete Beast A More Complete Beast (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.05 — 738 ratings — published 2018
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Fight Club Fight Club (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.18 — 661,087 ratings — published 1996
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From the Core: A New Masculine Paradigm for Leading with Love, Living Your Truth, and Healing the World From the Core: A New Masculine Paradigm for Leading with Love, Living Your Truth, and Healing the World (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.39 — 249 ratings — published
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It's Good to Be a Man: A Handbook for Godly Masculinity It's Good to Be a Man: A Handbook for Godly Masculinity (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.24 — 1,785 ratings — published
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The Masculine in Relationship: A Blueprint for Inspiring the Trust, Lust, and Devotion of a Strong Woman The Masculine in Relationship: A Blueprint for Inspiring the Trust, Lust, and Devotion of a Strong Woman (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 15 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.33 — 709 ratings — published
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Under Saturn's Shadow: The Wounding and Healing of Men Under Saturn's Shadow: The Wounding and Healing of Men (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as masculinity)
avg rating 4.34 — 1,676 ratings — published 1994
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Mask Off: Masculinity Redefined (Outspoken by Pluto) Mask Off: Masculinity Redefined (Outspoken by Pluto)
by (shelved 15 times as masculinity)
avg rating 3.93 — 3,363 ratings — published 2019
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John D. MacDonald
“I do not like the killers, and the killing bravely and well crap. I do not like the bully boys, the Teddy Roosevelt’s, the Hemingways, the Ruarks. They are merely slightly more sophisticated versions of the New Jersey file clerks who swarm into the Adirondacks in the fall, in red cap, beard stubble and taut hero’s grin, talking out of the side of their mouths, exuding fumes of bourbon, come to slay the ferocious white-tailed deer. It is the search for balls. A man should have one chance to bring something down. He should have his shot at something, a shining running something, and see it come a-tumbling down, all mucus and steaming blood stench and gouted excrement, the eyes going dull during the final muscle spasms. And if he is, in all parts and purposes, a man, he will file that away as a part of his process of growth and life and eventual death. And if he is perpetually, hopelessly a boy, he will lust to go do it again, with a bigger beast.”
John D. MacDonald, A Deadly Shade of Gold

Rick Riordan
“Leo: Rainbows. Very macho.
Annabeth: Butch is our best equestrian, he gets along great with the pegasi.
Leo: Rainbows, ponies...
Butch: I'm gonna toss you off this chariot.”
Rick Riordan, The Lost Hero

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