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The Will to Change

Men, Masculinity, and Love

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The Will to Change

Written by: bell hooks, Ross Gay - introduction
Narrated by: Janina Edwards
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From New York Times bestselling author, feminist pioneer, and cultural icon bell hooks, an evergreen treatise on how patriarchy and toxic masculinity hurts us all.

Feminist writing did not tell us about the deep inner misery of men.

Everyone needs to love and be loved—including men. But to know love, men must be able to look at the ways in which patriarchal culture keeps them from understanding themselves. In The Will to Change, bell hooks provides a compassionate guide for men of all ages and identities to understand how to be in touch with their feelings, and how to express versus repress the emotions that are a fundamental part of who we are.

With trademark candor and fierce intelligence, hooks addresses the most common concerns of men, such as fear of intimacy and loss of their patriarchal place in society, in new and challenging ways. The Will to Change “creates space for men to acknowledge their traumas and heal—not only for their sake, but for the sake of everyone in their lives” (BuzzFeed). Anthropology Gender Studies Social Sciences Emotions Discrimination Inspiring Thought-Provoking
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This book sheds light on the much needed change needed in our western societies. Please read and recommend.

I have been shaped by patriarchy.

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This book life changing, must read/listen! I recommend to all my friends! It helped me hold and give space for men's emotions. And to be the change I want to see in the world.

A Must Listen!

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Truly insightful look at the isolation felt my men as a result of patriarchy. I purchased a copy for all the men in my family and we’re going to do a book club. I feel really grateful for bell hooks writing

Bro found insight for men

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Very informative and highly recommended for all men. I wish I had read this sooner.

Great read for any man/woman

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Regardless of gender, this is one of the most important books I’ve read and recommended to others. 10/5 if I could.

Everyone should read this

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