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Norah Vincent became an instant media sensation with the publication of Self-Made Man, her take on just how hard it is to be a man, even in a man's world. Vincent spent a year and a half disguised as her male alter ego, Ned, exploring what men are like when women aren't around.

As Ned, she joined a bowling team, took a high-octane sales job, went on dates with women (and men), visited strip clubs, and even managed to infiltrate a monastery and a men's therapy group. At once thought-provoking and pure fun to read, Self-Made Man is a sympathetic and thrilling tour de force of immersion journalism.



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This captivating account will forever change the way you see men - and perhaps yourself * Marie Claire *
An addictive, enthralling read...breathtaking -- Viv Groskop * Observer *
Beautifully written...a brave and fascinating book * Sunday Times *
Funny, compelling and human -- Sarah Vine * The Times *
Intelligent, articulate and perceptive... one of the most sympathetic renderings of masculinity you're likely to read -- Lionel Shriver * Guardian *

Self-Made Man: My Year Disguised as a Man

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      Publisher Atlantic Books
      Published 14 September 2006
      ISBN-13 9781843545040
      978-1843545040
      ISBN-10 1843545047
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      Non Fiction Biography Biography: general Politics, Philosophy & Society Gender studies: women and girls LGBTQIA+ Studies / topics

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Norah Vincent became an instant media sensation with the publication of Self-Made Man, her take on just how hard it is to be a man, even in a man's world. Vincent spent a year and a half disguised as her male alter ego, Ned, exploring what men are like when women aren't around.

      As Ned, she joined a bowling team, took a high-octane sales job, went on dates with women (and men), visited strip clubs, and even managed to infiltrate a monastery and a men's therapy group. At once thought-provoking and pure fun to read, Self-Made Man is a sympathetic and thrilling tour de force of immersion journalism.



      Trade Review
      This captivating account will forever change the way you see men - and perhaps yourself * Marie Claire *
      An addictive, enthralling read...breathtaking -- Viv Groskop * Observer *
      Beautifully written...a brave and fascinating book * Sunday Times *
      Funny, compelling and human -- Sarah Vine * The Times *
      Intelligent, articulate and perceptive... one of the most sympathetic renderings of masculinity you're likely to read -- Lionel Shriver * Guardian *

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