The Descent of Man
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The Descent of Man
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Narrated by:
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Jonny Philips
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By:
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Grayson Perry
About this listen
Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of The Descent of Man by Grayson Perry, read by Jonny Philips.
Grayson Perry has been thinking about masculinity - what it is, how it operates, why little boys are thought to be made of slugs and snails - since he was a boy. Now, in this funny and necessary book, he turns round to look at men with a clear eye and ask, what sort of men would make the world a better place for everyone? What would happen if we rethought the old, outdated macho version of manhood and embraced a different idea of what makes a man?
Apart from giving up the coronary-inducing stress of always being 'right' and the vast new wardrobe options, the real benefit might be that a newly fitted masculinity will allow men to have better relationships - and that's happiness, right?
Grayson Perry admits he's not immune from the stereotypes himself - as the psychoanalysts say, 'If you spot it, you've got it' - and his thoughts on everything from power to physical appearance, from emotions to a brand-new Manifesto for Men, are shot through with honesty, tenderness and the belief that, for everyone to benefit, upgrading masculinity has to be something men decide to do themselves. They have nothing to lose but their hang-ups.
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- Kiaya Edwards
- 30-03-2017
memorable
I think this is a great entry point. helpful info, well presented, very articulate. If you have seen and enjoyed any of this documentaries, you will like this too.
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-12-2017
Let your guard down
As a man you might feel attacked by the first chapter but hang in there. Grayson Perry doesn't want to take away your manhood, he wants to add to it and make it richer, more fulfilling, and less lonely.
He is a man who feels all the same pressures as you do. You'll recognise yourself in this book and if you're open to it he'll make you feel comfortable with who you are and why you came to be that way. He'll point out your weaknesses, prove they're not your fault, and pave the way to turrn them into strengths.
This book is authentic, insightful, and funny in it's writing and performance.
You'll be a better man for having read it.
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- Ben Hughes
- 31-10-2020
A handbook for men a users guide for women.
So many salient points. Excellent and heartbreaking, with a glimpse of hope. A well balanced look into men.
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- Monique
- 07-02-2018
Essential listening
Eloquent, insightful and absolutely necessary reading/listening for all men, women and non binary human beings who want the world to be a fairer place.
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