Review of The Rambo Report: Five Films, Three Books, One Legend by Nat Segaloff
An essential guide to the legacy of Rambo, The Rambo Report explores the character’s evolution from David Morrell’s novel to action icon. With sharp insights on masculinity, war, and pop culture, Nat Segaloff delivers a powerful look at one of Hollywood’s most enduring legends.
Review of Swole: The Making of Men and the Meaning of Muscle by Michael Andor Brodeur
Swole is more than just a book for men, and certainly more than a book about the gym. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt out of place in their own skin, or questioned the messages the world sends about how a body should look.
Review of The Leatherman’s Handbook: Golden Anniversary Edition by Larry Townsend
A bold, personal review of The Leatherman’s Handbook: Golden Anniversary Edition by Larry Townsend. This foundational leather and BDSM classic remains vital for queer history, kink ethics, and radical consent. A must-read for leatherfolk and the kink-curious alike.
Review of King, Warrior, Magician, Lover — Rediscovering the Inner Architecture of Masculinity
A powerful exploration of the male psyche through four core archetypes—King, Warrior, Magician, Lover. This personal review of Moore and Gillette’s classic offers insight into mature masculinity, emotional integration, and inner balance. A must-read for men on a journey of self-discovery.
Review of Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work by Matthew Crawford
A powerful reflection on manual labor, identity, and meaning, Shop Class as Soulcraft explores how working with your hands can restore dignity, purpose, and connection in modern life.
Review of Iron John by Robert Bly: A Mythic Journey into True Masculinity
A poetic and personal reflection on Robert Bly’s Iron John, exploring masculinity through myth, emotion, and initiation. A must-read for men seeking depth, purpose, and healing. True strength lies in feeling—this book shows the way.
Review of The Way of Men by Jack Donovan
A critical review of The Way of Men by Jack Donovan, exposing its glorification of violence, exclusion, and homophobia. Explore how his vision of masculinity ignores history, intimacy, and community in favor of a rigid, fear-based model rooted in domination, not true brotherhood.
Review of The Adonis Complex — A Must-Read on Male Body Image and Cultural Masculinity
The Adonis Complex exposes the hidden crisis of male body image issues—from muscle dysmorphia to steroid abuse. A must-read for anyone exploring masculinity, fitness culture, or men’s mental health. This powerful book reveals the emotional cost of chasing the "ideal" male body.