Comments on: A Manvotional Book: Would You Be Interested?

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:18:25 +0000

I would like the book to to hand down to my grandsons. I taught my son the ways of manhood as best as I could. This country is in the midst of what I call the wussification of the American male. All currently popular TV shows/commercials depict the man of the house as being a buffoon that children talk back to and everyone laughs at. Outdoors men that understand how to survive in nature and handle firearms are evil. Young men need some direction. I believe this type book would help.

By: JodyAnthony

JodyAnthony — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 01:23:12 +0000

I would totally buy it. Didn’t vote re: hardcover or paperback, because I would prefer to have it on my Kindle. If there was not a Kindle version available, however, I would prefer a paperback.

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:45:27 +0000

I think you should write the book! I would purchase it for sure! And maybe even a copy for the men in my Bible Study!

By: John Vogel

John Vogel — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:28:53 +0000

I’d like to see the book framed as learning about and understanding manly character traits set by those who’ve gone before us. It’s easy to talk about endurance, determination, understanding, empathy, forgiveness, etc, but when given an example, it really starts to set in. For example, write about how Nelson Mandela managed to stay focused and untarnished by bitterness despite 30+ years in prison. Or George Washington’s determination, despite hardships that had him weeping in his tent. Then there’s the quote, “most men live lives of quiet desperation,” learning how to avoid that sure would save a lot of marriages out there.

By: Amir

Amir — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:22:01 +0000

This may be a bit of a touchy subject, by why not also include sayings teachings of religious and spiritual figures as well? Regardless of whatever beliefs a man has, it’s a common fact that everyone, not just men, have some sense of morality and spirituality. Perhaps including some words of wisdom from Buddha, Jesus, or Muhammad, etc, would be a good way to address the moral and spiritual sides for the Manvotional book.

By: Paul S.

Paul S. — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:12:27 +0000

I forgot to add, I’m hoping for a hardcover format as I’d like to display it in my library.

By: Paul S.

Paul S. — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:11:36 +0000

I’m relatively new to AoM, so I haven’t read any manvotional posts as of yet, but It sounds like an excellent idea to me. After all, pursing ones passion with vigor is ever a waste of time, regardless of its commercial/popular success.

As a “newbie” I’ve already downloaded your iPhone app, ordered your current book, and have started shaving with a straight razor (something that would’ve never occurred to me in a million years without this website). In fact, that’s how came across this website, I was googling where I could find a traditional barbershop that provided a straight razor shave.

My apologies for those ancillary details, but to reiterate, I say go for it!

By: Emil

Emil — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:27:56 +0000

I would buy the book just on the strength of the last one (of which I have bought three, two of which i have given to friends).

But apart from that I also really like the idea of this book so I do hope you will make it.

About the format I voted for hardcover but I’m not fully sure. I really liked the design of the last one and generally prefer soft covers for the versatility/lightness as I bring my books everywhere I go. That being said, as a book that will lie on my bedstand or stand ready on an accessible shelf for reading every now and then, a hard cover seems quite appropriate!

By: Caleb Goff

Caleb Goff — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:07:27 +0000

I think this would be awesome. I can guarantee you quite a few purchases from my family and friends – and a hardcover would be great!

By: Gary

Gary — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 05:02:29 +0000

You can publish on Amazon Kindle at no cost to you (except the sweat of your brow)…

I know I’d buy it…