Standup Guy: Masculinity That Works

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Summary: Refreshingly honest, informative, lucid
Review: If ever you needed evidence of the pernicious influence of feminism on women, this is it. Men are turning off powerful women en masse, and turning them down--in the last minute--in the sack. Nevertheless, the author seems to believe that feminism is with us forever, and he suggests ways in which men can maintain fulfilling relationships with its masculinized victims. Don't miss this book. It's first rate!

Rating:
Summary: Refreshingly honest, informative, lucid
Review: In the introduction of his book, Segell states that a man's search for his soul mate is well worth the effort. To be successful though, a man has to realize the feminist movement has brought about changes to the rules of the game. These changes in turn have dictated changes in a man's approach to finding his soul mate. A man has to become a "standup guy". He defines a standup guy as: "One who has developed emotional autonomy and independence; his psychological sophistacation not only confers greater personal power, but is an important component of a truly egalitarian relationship; and one with an ability to see the world from the other side especially when it comes to a sexual relationship." While Segell believes these traits are essential to finding a soul mate, there are still characteristics possessed by a man and a woman that are tenets of Nature. His chapter entitled, "What Women Really Want", is pivotal to understanding what's necessary for making a relationship work between a man and a woman in today's world. Being a standup guy is what it's going to take for a man to find fulfillment in a sexual relationship. The payoff in happiness is a tremendous one. A critical component to a successful relationship according to Segell is a man's willingness to assume a greater responsibility in raising a family than a man has in past generations. The chapter entitled, "Daddy's Boys", drives home this message. Not only does assuming this responsibility play a major role in a man's relationship with his wife, but it greatly influences the children's initiation into adulthood especially for boys. Michael Segell is to be congratulated for sharing his voyage of self-discovery with other men. Men in their 20's and 30's should take his advice to heart if they are searching for a soul mate. It isn't easy, but anything worth fighting for never is.

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Summary: A compendium for finding a soul mate
Review: In the introduction of his book, Segell states that a man's search for his soul mate is well worth the effort. To be successful though, a man has to realize the feminist movement has brought about changes to the rules of the game. These changes in turn have dictated changes in a man's approach to finding his soul mate. A man has to become a "standup guy". He defines a standup guy as: "One who has developed emotional autonomy and independence; his psychological sophistacation not only confers greater personal power, but is an important component of a truly egalitarian relationship; and one with an ability to see the world from the other side especially when it comes to a sexual relationship." While Segell believes these traits are essential to finding a soul mate, there are still characteristics possessed by a man and a woman that are tenets of Nature. His chapter entitled, "What Women Really Want", is pivotal to understanding what's necessary for making a relationship work between a man and a woman in today's world. Being a standup guy is what it's going to take for a man to find fulfillment in a sexual relationship. The payoff in happiness is a tremendous one. A critical component to a successful relationship according to Segell is a man's willingness to assume a greater responsibility in raising a family than a man has in past generations. The chapter entitled, "Daddy's Boys", drives home this message. Not only does assuming this responsibility play a major role in a man's relationship with his wife, but it greatly influences the children's initiation into adulthood especially for boys. Michael Segell is to be congratulated for sharing his voyage of self-discovery with other men. Men in their 20's and 30's should take his advice to heart if they are searching for a soul mate. It isn't easy, but anything worth fighting for never is.

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Summary: Same old, same old
Review: This book has been written hundreds of times before.

"Hey man, like we shouldn't get wrapped up in like whether we are MEN or WOMEN cause we are all like HUMAN BEINGS."

"So like, you know, we should like abandon all those traditional male STEREOTYPES and become more like, you know, LOVING and COMPASSIONATE."

Yes, this book has been written hundreds of times before; it has the same old recipe for total capitulation. And the fact that Michael Segall and others like him have nothing new to say shows just how UNliberating feminism really is. I don't call it very "liberating" that virtually everyone who has written on the subject has the same "cookie cutter" response to it -- it sounds more like Soviet-type journalism.

Don't tell me that feminism is "here to stay", Mr. Segall. If you have the guts, tell me how we can triumph over it. Are you afraid of total victory? If so, WHY?