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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
    Publication Date: 14/09/2006
    ISBN13: 9781843545040, 978-1843545040
    ISBN10: 1843545047

    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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