Fiction for men as suggested by art of manliness readers part 1. It is a reservoir of timeless knowledge and inspiration that i can drink from when i feel dry, gain rejuvenation from when im tired, and orient myself by when the branches slapping my face signal. His name is mark mcconville, and hes a family clinical psychologist whos spent decades working with young clients and written a book on what hes found does. This area has a life of its own, and is as much a character of the book as any of the community members themselves. Who can saunter into his boss office and ask for a raise. Higher education and manliness the art of manliness. The piece was a result of a collaboration between the aom team and a few guest writers.
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