- Taschenbuch: 304 Seiten
- Verlag: Atlantic Books; Auflage: New edition (14. September 2006)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1843545047
- ISBN-13: 978-1843545040
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 19,6 x 12,8 x 2,6 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 3.2 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (5 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 24.770 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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*Starred Review* Vincent's first experiment in cross-dressing came on a dare from an acquaintance who was a drag king. When she experienced the intoxicating invisibility and safety that came from wearing the disguise, she wanted to learn more. For 18 months, she disguised herself as a man, renamed herself Ned, joined a men's bowling league, visited strip bars, and dated women. Along the way, she found that the freedom and privileges enjoyed by men were counterbalanced by a constant testing and severe limits on emotions. She also found women to be distrustful, ever ready to criticize men for being emotionally distant yet clearly preferring men who met stereotypical images of strength and virility. Vincent is frank about her experiences--the hard business of sexual transactions devoid of emotions, the easy bonding between men, fear of sexual attraction among men, and, ultimately, the explosion of her own notions of sex roles. She also explores the guilt she feels about her deception. Writing from the perspective of a gay woman who had a view of the male world that women don't get to see, Vincent finds unexpected complexities in the men she meets and in herself as well. Vanessa Bush
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"Mass-market paperback outing for the most talked about book of 2006: 'an addictive, enthralling read' (Viv Groskop, Observer) * 'Intelligent, articulate and perceptive... one of the most sympathetic renderings of masculinity you're likely to read.' Lionel Shriver, The Guardian * 'Funny, compelling and human' The Times * 'This captivating account will forever change the way you see men - and perhaps yourself' Marie Claire * 'Thoughtful, entertaining...fascinating' New York Times Book Review 'Beautifully written... a brave and fascinating book.' Christopher Hart, Sunday Times"
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One of the most impressive books I have ever read is Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin. Following Mr. Griffin as he moved across his day's color line to see how his skin color changed the reactions he experienced created a searing memory for me. It was my respect for that book that brought me to Self-Made Man.
Norah Vincent's transformation from tall gay woman into a somewhat effeminate appearing man provides a very powerful reading experience as well. You have both gender and sexual orientation differences here to deal with. I admire her thoroughness and courage. The disguise preparations were extensive (down to a simulated beard and false frontal appendage), training in how to walk and talk, and research into male culture.
Many people would have been satisfied with taking on easy challenges: Ms. Vincent clearly pushed herself. She went into environments where many men wouldn't feel fully comfortable: a bowling team of friends while having little skill; working class stripper bars; dating women who have been hurt and haven't recovered; staying at a monastery; working in door-to-door sales; and a men's retreat. As a result, you see many dimensions of social class and religious differences as well.
Her observations obviously reflect who she is. She longed to build real connections to the people she fooled, but suffered from a great fear of a hostile reaction. Instead, people accepted her for who she appeared to be and were gracious when she revealed the end of her masquerade.
In her writing, I only noticed a few false notes. Some of what she's trying to experience probably depends in part on hormonal reactions so I'm not sure she fully grasped the stripper scene (but how could she?). In other places, I found the descriptions to be a little over-intellectualized.
Ms. Vincent paid a big price for her research, suffering a breakdown as her identity became blurred with her artificial role. I'm sorry that she had that problem. I suspect it's indirect testimony to the fact that we cannot be our best unless we live life as ourselves.
I found an unexpected benefit of the book was to see how a gay woman sees men so the perspective is a two-way street for many.
I suspect that many people would gain even more from this book is they went out and experienced some of these activities for themselves to have another point of perspective.
Impressive and thought-provoking!
Norah Vincent's transformation from tall gay woman into a somewhat effeminate appearing man provides a very powerful reading experience as well. You have both gender and sexual orientation differences here to deal with. I admire her thoroughness and courage. The disguise preparations were extensive (down to a simulated beard and false frontal appendage), training in how to walk and talk, and research into male culture.
Many people would have been satisfied with taking on easy challenges: Ms. Vincent clearly pushed herself. She went into environments where many men wouldn't feel fully comfortable: a bowling team of friends while having little skill; working class stripper bars; dating women who have been hurt and haven't recovered; staying at a monastery; working in door-to-door sales; and a men's retreat. As a result, you see many dimensions of social class and religious differences as well.
Her observations obviously reflect who she is. She longed to build real connections to the people she fooled, but suffered from a great fear of a hostile reaction. Instead, people accepted her for who she appeared to be and were gracious when she revealed the end of her masquerade.
In her writing, I only noticed a few false notes. Some of what she's trying to experience probably depends in part on hormonal reactions so I'm not sure she fully grasped the stripper scene (but how could she?). In other places, I found the descriptions to be a little over-intellectualized.
Ms. Vincent paid a big price for her research, suffering a breakdown as her identity became blurred with her artificial role. I'm sorry that she had that problem. I suspect it's indirect testimony to the fact that we cannot be our best unless we live life as ourselves.
I found an unexpected benefit of the book was to see how a gay woman sees men so the perspective is a two-way street for many.
I suspect that many people would gain even more from this book is they went out and experienced some of these activities for themselves to have another point of perspective.
Impressive and thought-provoking!
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One of the most impressive books I have ever read is Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin. Following Mr. Griffin as he moved across his day's color line to see how his skin color changed the reactions he experienced created a searing memory for me. It was my respect for that book that brought me to Self-Made Man.
Norah Vincent's transformation from tall gay woman into a somewhat effeminate appearing man provides a very powerful reading experience as well. You have both gender and sexual orientation differences here to deal with. I admire her thoroughness and courage. The disguise preparations were extensive (down to a simulated beard and false frontal appendage), training in how to walk and talk, and research into male culture.
Many people would have been satisfied with taking on easy challenges: Ms. Vincent clearly pushed herself. She went into environments where many men wouldn't feel fully comfortable: a bowling team of friends while having little skill; working class stripper bars; dating women who have been hurt and haven't recovered; staying at a monastery; working in door-to-door sales; and a men's retreat. As a result, you see many dimensions of social class and religious differences as well.
Her observations obviously reflect who she is. She longed to build real connections to the people she fooled, but suffered from a great fear of a hostile reaction. Instead, people accepted her for who she appeared to be and were gracious when she revealed the end of her masquerade.
In her writing, I only noticed a few false notes. Some of what she's trying to experience probably depends in part on hormonal reactions so I'm not sure she fully grasped the stripper scene (but how could she?). In other places, I found the descriptions to be a little over-intellectualized.
Ms. Vincent paid a big price for her research, suffering a breakdown as her identity became blurred with her artificial role. I'm sorry that she had that problem. I suspect it's indirect testimony to the fact that we cannot be our best unless we live life as ourselves.
I found an unexpected benefit of the book was to see how a gay woman sees men so the perspective is a two-way street for many.
I suspect that many people would gain even more from this book is they went out and experienced some of these activities for themselves to have another point of perspective.
Impressive and thought-provoking!
Norah Vincent's transformation from tall gay woman into a somewhat effeminate appearing man provides a very powerful reading experience as well. You have both gender and sexual orientation differences here to deal with. I admire her thoroughness and courage. The disguise preparations were extensive (down to a simulated beard and false frontal appendage), training in how to walk and talk, and research into male culture.
Many people would have been satisfied with taking on easy challenges: Ms. Vincent clearly pushed herself. She went into environments where many men wouldn't feel fully comfortable: a bowling team of friends while having little skill; working class stripper bars; dating women who have been hurt and haven't recovered; staying at a monastery; working in door-to-door sales; and a men's retreat. As a result, you see many dimensions of social class and religious differences as well.
Her observations obviously reflect who she is. She longed to build real connections to the people she fooled, but suffered from a great fear of a hostile reaction. Instead, people accepted her for who she appeared to be and were gracious when she revealed the end of her masquerade.
In her writing, I only noticed a few false notes. Some of what she's trying to experience probably depends in part on hormonal reactions so I'm not sure she fully grasped the stripper scene (but how could she?). In other places, I found the descriptions to be a little over-intellectualized.
Ms. Vincent paid a big price for her research, suffering a breakdown as her identity became blurred with her artificial role. I'm sorry that she had that problem. I suspect it's indirect testimony to the fact that we cannot be our best unless we live life as ourselves.
I found an unexpected benefit of the book was to see how a gay woman sees men so the perspective is a two-way street for many.
I suspect that many people would gain even more from this book is they went out and experienced some of these activities for themselves to have another point of perspective.
Impressive and thought-provoking!
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Da leben nun Männer und Frauen seit Tausenden von Jahren miteinander und nun wird festgestellt: Die Verständigung zwischen den Geschlechtern ist schwierig und Ursache dafür ist der Sex.
Diese Erkenntnis kann im Grunde genommen auch schon aus zahlreichen anderen Werken entnommen werden, die jede einigermaßen sortierte Buchhandlung zum Kauf feilhält.
Trotzdem lohnt es sich, nach diesen oftmal als Kitsch rezensierten Verkaufsschlagern nun auch mal ein ernstes Buch dazu zu lesen. Und als ernsthaft muss der Ansatz von Norah schon bezeichnet werden, da sie nicht nur am Schreibtisch und in Frauenmagazinen recherchiert, sondern selbst Element des Geschehens wird.
Seelenbalsam ist die Tatsache, dass die Richtigkeit vieler Annahmen über das männliche Verhalten nun sogar von einer Frau bestätigt wird. Dies kann vielleicht helfen, das gegenseitige Verständis zwischen Mann und Frau wieder aufzubauen, welches uns über die letzten Jahrtausende gerettet hat.
Beruhigend sind die Feststellungen und Beobachtungen, dass auch Frauen zuweilen Verhalten an den Tag legen, die sie beziehungsunfähig machen - in vielen Köpfen herrscht ja noch die Meinung, dass an allem Beziehungselend die Männer den überwiegenden Teil der Schuld tragen und sie es alleine sind, die ihr Verhalten ändern müssen.
Self Made Man kann dazu beitragen, die Diskussion über die Geschlechterrollen zu erweitern und aus der einen oder anderen Sackgasse herauszuholen.
Zur Systematik der Untersuchung muss natürlich hinterfragt werden, ob Frauen, die per Internet einen neuen Partner suchen und Frauen, die in der Bar angeflirtet werden, ein repräsentatives Ensemble darstellen.
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