""I could never be so lucky again" the autobiography of James "Jimmy" Doolittle. the same Doolittle of the Doolittle raid in WWII. talk about an amazing life, and I'm not even halfway through yet. its an extra plus if you…"
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What Have You Been Reading?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Matt Monsees Feb 3. 110 Replies 0 Likes
Reading one of my main "hobbies" (and educational tools), so I am constantly looking for good books to read.What good nonfiction books have you read recently?Note: While I have nothing again good…Continue
Essential Qualities Of Manliness [Feedback Wanted]
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nate Desmond Apr 11, 2010. 215 Replies 0 Likes
I recently wrote a 33-page .PDF entitled "A Manly Manifesto: 17 Vital Attributes Of Manly Men", and I am eager for feedback.Summarizing manliness in 17 traits is difficult (if not impossible), so I…Continue
What Is Your Favorite Quote?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joseph Gagin Sep 28, 2010. 178 Replies 0 Likes
I am in the process of compiling a quotations website (quotes.practicalmanliness.com), so I am looking for good quotes to add.What is your favorite…Continue
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Hello!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Topher White Feb 2, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
My name is Nate Desmond, and I am a 17-year-old young man from the Pacific Northwest.I have been following AoM for more than a year, and I have actually been on this forum for a few months now. …Continue
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Nate is planning and laboring toward his aspiration of becoming a lawyer, and his numerous pastimes include reading, bicycling, and web development. He writes a blog about manliness that he hopes you will visit.
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John Wallen replied to Nate Desmond's discussion What Have You Been Reading?"Right now I'm reading Sgt. York: His life, legend, and legacy by John Perry. After I finish it, I have four books on my "To-Read" list: The two Art of Manliness books, Cujo and The Running Man both by Stephen King."
Rebekah replied to Nate Desmond's discussion What Have You Been Reading?"Can't find Fabulous Seven on Amazon.
The other one doesn't have the particular topics I'm interested in its index. It also fails to address a medical condition I have that is very complicated to know how to treat in accordance with…"
Alexei Bublik replied to Nate Desmond's discussion What Have You Been Reading?"Steve Jobs by Walter Issacson "
Nathan DeParis replied to Nate Desmond's discussion What Have You Been Reading?"Have you thought of reading I think the Fabulous Seven. I think it's about the 7% of married couples that I guess have wonderful marriages and what characteristics are in it.
I also would recommend Good news about Sex and Marriage. There is a…"
Seahound replied to Nate Desmond's discussion What Have You Been Reading?"Got No Easy Day for Christmas. Currently reading The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers. It's sci-fi/fantasy/historical fiction. Think Michael Crichton meets Dan Brown with magic (technically advanced quantum physics). Also, I've got a list of…"
Seahound replied to Nate Desmond's discussion What Have You Been Reading?"Read it last year (On Killing). Liked it."
"Mostly war related books. Most recently......No Easy Day, Into the Fire, American Sniper,
Watch the Pacific series during Christmas break so I'm currently waiting for the library to deliver Helmet for my Pillow"
Will replied to Nate Desmond's discussion What Have You Been Reading?"Recently: Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics and Plato's Republic.
Very recently or in progress:
Medieval Philosophy
Jesus Shock
Fate of Worlds, SF by Niven & a collaborator whose name escapes me
The 48 Laws of Power. Tough…"
Rebekah replied to Nate Desmond's discussion What Have You Been Reading?"Update: Since I got married in November, I've read The American Way of Eating, Overdressed, Far From the Tree, and The Swerve; also On the Nature of Things
I finished The Swerve this week and haven't decided what to read next. Casually (as…"
"Most recently I've read "American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon" by Steven Rinella, and "Rizzo: The Last Big Man in Big City America" by Sal Palentonio.
Next up is a W.C. Fields bio."
Nathan DeParis replied to Nate Desmond's discussion What Have You Been Reading?"Some really good choices Rebekah. Ratzinger is really well studied .
I'm reading parts of the AoM book that apply to my life at the present moment.
- What Catholics Really Believe (Keating)
- Converts and Kingdoms(Moczar)
- Fit for Eternal Life…"
Vytautas replied to Nate Desmond's discussion What Have You Been Reading?"I have started reading that three separate times but never was serious about finishing it. I think Meacham has another presidential biography out... Jefferson, I believe. Someone correct me if I'm wrong!"
Vytautas replied to Nate Desmond's discussion What Have You Been Reading?"I read that book, it was really good!"
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Lessons In Manliness: Dennis Desmond
Posted on March 12, 2010 at 7:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
My dear father, Dennis Desmond, was born at Cape Canaveral, Florida (during a family vacation). Growing up, he excelled in school while participating in many extracurricular activities as well. During high school, my father was active in his local FFA club, and raised a wide variety of animals… Continue
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JonEdanger replied to Nerdbeast's discussion hardgainer"Some guys are just always going to be skinny.
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Michael replied to Nathan DeParis's discussion Women: The Infallible Baromoter"I wasn't seeking to answer your question.
Merely to provide a humorous tangent that is slightly related to the topic.
Adam's "barometer" is useful but so is the more general barometer of just judging everyone's…"
Carl Monster replied to Nerdbeast's discussion hardgainer"Me too Brian; all age starting bringing me was sag, and boy that does not look good on skinny."
The Dutch Dastard replied to Daniel's discussion Casual Belts for Jeans?"Just remember: if you're wearing a leather belt and leather shoes, make sure the belt (somewhat) matches the shoes. So: brown shoes-brown belt, black shoes-black belt. Then again, if you're wearing white leather trainers, don't get a…"
Michael D. Denny replied to Nathan DeParis's discussion Women: The Infallible Baromoter"Depends on exactly what manners he believed to show a positive reflection on society. "
Will replied to Nathan DeParis's discussion Women: The Infallible Baromoter"The practical outcome if I adopt this perspective is that women will show their rears? I ordinarily don't like paraphrases of others' posts -- seems too much like straw man -- but you've given me nothing more to work with!"
The Dutch Dastard replied to Uncle Sam's discussion 20 years old and enlisting tomorrow. Tips and thoughts?"Ahh....the army didn't want my crooked back, dinged knees, or flat feet either. A buddy of mine (fit and smart as a whip) didn't get in to flight school because his parents were divorced (yup, that was the only reason).
If you truly…"
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I checked out PracticalManliness, I found it interesting but since I'm an atheist it's not really for me :)
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