The Von Hoffmann Bros.' Big Damn Book of Sheer Manliness

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Summary: Men Among Men
Review: The Von Hoffmann brothers have nailed what it is to be a man. They have included in one volume all there is about the manly art of being a man. Women may not get insight into us, but men will grunt and howl in appreciation and agreement. A fantastic unapologetic look at all the things and people we love. Well done boys! It's sad that it's out of print. Get a copy wherever you can. Great stuff!

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Summary: Sheer Manliness Indeed!
Review: There's no arguing with that title! As Todd Van Hoffman himself wrote to me in response to my negative review of a similar book (not even his!): "Since you would undoubtedly come to the same mousey, agenda-driven conclusion about my 'Big Damn Book of Sheer Manliness,' then let me be the first to say, "[misspelled expletive] you, you little [expletive]." If you're looking for more of the same unbridled machismo, this book has your name written on it (in testosterone)! Enjoy!

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Summary: a great father to son bonding book
Review: This book can be talked about in mixed company and the females have no clue what types of feelings and emotions pass between the guys. Any one word can create an entire discussion of men, movies, wars, planes, guns, women, and memories. Every reader will leave with not only lots of warm feelings but a list of things to be covered in book two - Steve McQueen, Carhart jackets, Winchester Model 94 and the infamous road trip.

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Summary: What a Hoot!
Review: This is truly a great book. From Potato Cannons to instructions on how to play craps, this book has a great deal to offer many different types of people. A baby boomer male? This is a trip down memory lane, and will elicit lots of fond memories of childhood fads. The wife of a baby boomer? This book will give you some insight on those things on which he spent his wastrel youth. The child of a baby boomer? You'll get a glimpse of the ways your old man raised hell when he ws a kid/teen/young adult.
It's a shame this book is out of print. It ought to be re-introduced (and even updated.)

Rating:
Summary: What a Hoot!
Review: This is truly a great book. From Potato Cannons to instructions on how to play craps, this book has a great deal to offer many different types of people. A baby boomer male? This is a trip down memory lane, and will elicit lots of fond memories of childhood fads. The wife of a baby boomer? This book will give you some insight on those things on which he spent his wastrel youth. The child of a baby boomer? You'll get a glimpse of the ways your old man raised hell when he ws a kid/teen/young adult.
It's a shame this book is out of print. It ought to be re-introduced (and even updated.)