The Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships and Live Their Fullest Lives

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Hay House, Inc, Oct 31, 2017 - Self-Help - 360 pages

‘This is one of the most important topics today that seemingly no one is talking about: how men can take care of their emotional health in a 21st century that demands it. Crucial reading for any young or struggling man.’
- Mark Manson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

At 30 years old, Lewis Howes was outwardly thriving but unfulfilled inside. He was a successful athlete and businessman, achieving goals beyond his wildest dreams, but he felt empty, angry, frustrated, and always chasing something that was never enough. His whole identity had been built on misguided beliefs about what "masculinity" was.

Howes began a personal journey to find inner peace and to uncover the many masks that men – young and old – wear. In The Mask of Masculinity, Howes exposes:

· The ultimate emptiness of the Material Mask, the man who chases wealth above all things;
· The cowering vulnerability that hides behind the Joker and Stoic Masks of men who never show real emotion; and
· The destructiveness of the Invincible and Aggressive Masks worn by men who take insane risks or can never back down from a fight.

He teaches men how to break through the walls that hold them back and shows women how they can better understand the men in their lives. It's not easy, but if you want to love, be loved and live a great life, then it's an odyssey of self-discovery that all modern men must make. This book is a must-read for every man – and for every woman who loves a man.

 

Contents

Preface
INTRODUCTION
THE STOIC MASK
THE ATHLETE MASK
THE MATERIAL MASK
THE SEXUAL MASK
THE AGGRESSIVE MASK
THE JOKER MASK
THE INVINCIBLE MASK
THE KNOWITALL MASK
THE ALPHA MASK
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
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LEWIS HOWES is the New York Times bestselling author of The School of Greatness and a lifestyle entrepreneur. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men’s National Handball Team athlete. His podcast The School of Greatness is one of the top 100 ranked podcasts in the world on iTunes. He was recognized by The White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. He and his work have been featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and in the New York Times, Forbes and Men’s Health.

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