The Modern Man's Guide to Life

by Denis Boyles

Book Overview

In a world of confusion and complications, contemporary men need to know it all. Sassy, smart, and filled with essential information, here's the one guide with everything a modern man needs to know.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060961333
• ISBN13: 9780060961336
• Release Date: January 1987
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Length: 478 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Brilliant and Practical

This stellar volume is jam-packed with information which ranges from picking a wardrobe, cooking easy meals, and of course.. relationships. I bought this when it first came out and my (then) girlfriend said, "Hey, where's the guide for women!". I agree with the other reviewers as some of the tech info is out of date, for example much has changed with tvs, computers and the internet. OTOH, there is more than enough advice for realms that one would not normally think about, for example buying a house at tax auction. Fantastic book!

Where 'Worst Case Scenarios' Got All Their Best Stuff!

What to Do If the Pilot Dies, How to Hop a Freight, all that and more is in this great classic. I bought a copy of this book when it first came out, and I've bought at least one copy (one way or another) every year since because my friends keep stealing mine. The tech stuff is dated, but the rest is golden. I'm ordering another copy now, probably the 20th one. Maybe someday this book will be the basis for some new Guy religion. I'm already a believer!

I hope this goes to print soon with additions!

Like some readers here I too got this book for high school graduation 9 years ago. The book is written in a straight-forward manner and easy to read. I enjoy reading and re-reading certain passages. In fact I use it as a reference to most anything. The only downside I can think of is it's datedness with some of the more technical aspects particularly with respect to surviving in the outdoors. Either way I hope it goes back to print.

A must have for male, high school graduates.

I received this book for my high school graduation and read it cover to cover. It has practical knowledge that is easy to read. "The Guide" talks about things my parents never had the never to discuss with me. I hope they go into print soon because many men could use what its got.

Finally a useful encyclopedia of skills for the modern man

I first bought this book when I was stationed overseas. The information in it was as useful there as it was stateside. So far I've had one copy "borrowed" by a junior officer(you know who you are),"lost" in the dorm room of a friend, and one was simply outright stolen. Everyone I meet wants this book, includeing women. If you can get it, lock it up!