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Readers faced with
voluminous bibliographies (as of
1995
there were at least 2,000 titles on men's
issues) about what is available on any given
topic often don't have any basis to choose
something considered by those in the field to be
of special quality.
The National
Coalition of Free Men would like to take this
opportunity to share with you what we feel to be
the top books of quality in the men's studies
field.
Farrell,
Warren, PhD.
WHY MEN EARN MORE: THE STARTLING TRUTH BEHIND
THE PAY GAP - AND WHAT WOMEN CAN DO ABOUT IT
(AMACOM Books, New York, 2005) - The tricks for
women are to do what men do when they go out to
find work. But why would they? Farrell points
out that in today's world a woman can often make
more money than a man for doing the same work.
Dr. Farrell documents everything thouroughly.
The major media these days has no credibility
with anyone who has half a brain. That's why we
all like the internet, bloggs and books. Men!
Arm yourself with the truth. And then sue.
Morrow, David
C.
HOW WOMEN MANIPULATE: ESSAYS TOWARD GYNOLOGY
(Infinity Publishing, 1094 New Dehaven St.,
Suite 100, West Conshohocken, PA 19428, year
2004) - This book is an anthology comprised of
essays collected over the years from various
sources describing the nature of female cultural
power and how it is exercised. Some of the
essays were previously published by the author.
Some come from publications created by men's
organizations, such as, Transitions, published
by the National Coalition of Free Men.
James,
Thomas, Esq.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: THE TWELVE THINGS YOU AREN'T
SUPPOSE TO KNOW (Adventure Press, 2208
Cabo Bahia, Chula Vista, CA 91914., year 2003) -
In this book, the author conducts a meticulous
and thorough examination of the research on
domestic violence, coming to the unsettling
conclusion that virtually everything we think we
know about domestic abuse is wrong. Exposing
evidence of a deliberate governmental campaign
to distort the truth and proliferate lies,
attorney Tom James, who served as co-counsel
with John R. Graham in a lawsuit to declare
battered women's laws unconstitutional, explains
why honesty and candor are our only real hope
for bringing an end to this enormous social
problem.
Paul Nathanson,
Katherine K. Young
SPREADING MISANDRY: THE TEACHING OF CONTEMPT FOR
MEN IN POPULAR CULTURE, (McGill-Queens
University Press, Montreal, Quebec, 2001). These
two authors go about documenting the hatred
toward men (misandry) that is expressed in
popular culture. Reviewers of this book refer to
"radical" feminists being exposed or "gender"
feminists being exposed. The truth is, a
Communist is a Communist (anyone who has studied
the history of the so-called "women's movement"
since 1960 knows from where it came). This book
exposes the hatred that "feminism" has caused
and which was funded by women who may not have
always understood the agenda being presented on
their behalf (that is the best that can be said
in view of everyone using special labels and
excuses for the average beneficiary/woman). This
book is highly recommended for those looking for
the no holds barred "truth". So, let's get out
of denial, face up to the truth and be tough.
Warren
Farrell, PhD,
FATHER AND CHILD REUNION: HOW TO BRING THE DADS
WE NEED TO THE CHILDREN WE LOVE "Warren
Farrell's great new book, 'Father and Child
Reunion' contains incisive material that
Warren's previous publisher refused, for fear of
offending feminists". - Bob Hirschfeld. Farrell
presents the evidence drawn from court cases,
law-enforcement records, national statistics,
and therapeutic case studies-that the judicial
system, media, and government make dads "the
enemy." Fathers enjoy no parenting rights within
the legal system. Even in other, less typically
confrontational arenas-such as the public
education system, a wide range of unreported
forces divide fathers from their children.
Download an interview with Warren Farrell, Ph.D.
Cottle J.,
Thomas,
HARDEST TIMES: THE TRAUMA OF LONG TERM
UNEMPLOYMENT, (Prager Publishers, West
Port, CT, 2001) - It appears ironic that a book
on this topic should appear when the media is
telling us all that these are boom times.
But the people in the media stories are people
invested in the stock market. There is a whole
other world. Much of it is NOT sharing in these
boom times. Among them are the hidden unemployed
who are not counted by the government because
they are not receiving any benefits. Officially
they are called, The Long Term Unemployed. While
the author, Thomas J. Cottle, PhD., admits that
unemployed women may have problems, he believes
that men suffer worse and he has focused his
book on men. It is important the life and death
message for men that this book holds be fully
understood. It could happen to almost any one of
us.
Chethik, Neil,
FATHERLOSS, (Hyperion, 2001) - In his
sensitive and thorough new book, journalist and
father Neil Chethik scrutinizes the profound
relationship of fathers and sons. But his
insights affect all of us -- mothers and
daughters, as well. Through his exhaustive and
remarkable research, he uncovers and details
stories of men of all ages who were changed,
reshaped and reborn after the loss of their
fathers. Therapists who work with men should
read this book. Any man who has lost his dad and
any woman who is in a relationship with a man
who is grieving father loss should read this
book. In Fatherloss, Mr. Chethik has combined
powerful story telling with quality survey
research to give us a fresh picture of men and
loss.
Makow, Henry,
A LONG WAY TO GO FOR A DATE, (Silas
Green, Winnipeg, September 2000) - In the
Philippines, Henry Makow, 48, discovered a
tropical paradise where women are still
traditional and the husband is the head of the
household. A Long Way to Go for a Date is
Makow's candid and ironic account of his
courtship and marriage to a young Philipina
girl. The book recounts his quest for love and
masculine identity at a time when both are under
siege in America. This is an important topic as
more and more American men shop for brides in
Russia, Japan, Korea, South America as well as
the Philippines. NCFM has seen it happen within
its own membership.
Millard, Alan,
Equality : A MAN'S CLAIM: THE EQUALITY ISSUE
FROM THE MALE PERSPECTIVE, AND ETHICAL SOCIETY'S
VIEWPOINT, (privately published, 1995) -
Be forewarned! This is a well-researched and
articulated expose' of so many inane activities
currently being accepted as gospel-truth. It is
a hard-hitting, no-holds-barred attack on
misandry and all its tangents. No aspect of life
within the male/female arena is left untouched.
Millard "Through biased interpretation, history
is used by the women's movement to support
negative claims against men. The past cannot be
changed. However, records can be contaminated by
tampering and arbitrary interpretation".
Farrell,
Warren,
WOMEN CAN'T HEAR WHAT MEN DON'T SAY: THE MYTHS
THAT DIVIDE COUPLES AND POISON LOVE
(Oct. 1999). This book helps us clearly see how
our gender opinions were formed and how
inaccurate and contradictory they can be. Great
suggestions for improved communication between
the sexes in modern times. Dr. Farrell again
uncovers little-known statistics that media and
government don't necessarily want us to know
which will proove surprising. He then offers us
ways to interpret these statistics which will
make you more aware of how insensitive today's
popular culture is toward men. Much of the
'male-bashing' humor in the mainstream would be
completely unacceptable if directed at other
minorities.
Download an interview with Warren Farrell, Ph.D.
Barton,
Edward,
MYTHOPOETIC PERSPECTIVES OF MEN'S HEALING WORK:
An Anthology For Therapists and Others
(Bergin and Carvey, Westport, CT, 2000). This
book demystifies the Mythopoetic Men's movement
by showing and explaining the practical value of
myth. The Mythopoetic movement is both fun and
practical. In terms of a men's movement it
explores the deep internal workings of the male
psyche in order to create a better life. But
this approach also has practical value for
therapists. For years therapy has been used
mainly by women. No one had an approach that
would both attract and retain male patients.
This anthology offers solutions. Mythopoetic
Perspectives of Men's Healing Work is useful to
those who want a better understanding of the
Mythopoetic wing of the men's movement as well
as to practicing therapist who want to reach
men.
Kuhn, Jill,
IN CABIN SIX, anthology published by
Impact Publishing. Childhood sexual abuse is not
a topic that men have felt comfortable talking
about, even though as many as 20 percent of boys
may be victims. After all, men should be strong.
Little boys should be able to defend themselves.
And maybe men who talk about what happened to
them at the hands of a mother, a father, a
relative, camp counselor, neighbor or trusted
adult might be blamed, ignored, or called
deviant. So male survivors have usually kept
quiet, often compounding the lifelong effects of
abuse. Until 'In Cabin Six.' 'In Cabin Six' is a
powerful collection of poems written by adult
male survivors of childhood abuse. Poems explore
survivors' relationships with men and women,
their sexuality and sexual feelings, loss of
childhood, numbing, self-image and esteem,
trust, recovery, anger, therapy, blame,
betrayal, ending the silence, confronting the
abuser, being believed, remembering, and
parenting. NOTE: The URL for this book will open
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Young, Cathy,
CEASEFIRE! : WHY WOMEN AND MEN MUST JOIN FORCES
TO ACHIEVE TRUE EQUALITY, (Free Press,
1999) or as we prefer to say, why men and women
must join forces for true equality. Says
Amazon.com, "Although many of her targets are on
the political left, she certainly is no
right-winger. In fact, Young embraces many
aspects of the sexual revolution, and devotes an
entire chapter to attacking conservative authors
such as George Gilder and F. Carolyn Graglia for
their views on gender". And this is why Ms.
Young's book is on the NCFM recommended reading
list. People just don't understand what gender
equality is all about. On the left everything is
about women's oppression. On the right it is all
about women going about pregnant with bare feet.
The so called "equality movement" is too much
about women. What about the need men have for
equality with women? This is the missing
question from the equation that could otherwise
serve to balance things out. So, let's not get
confused. Our leadership on both the right and
the left have not used their brains. If you
think something is wrong out there, read this
book. It will help you understand why.
Fitzgerald,
Matthew,
SEX-PLOYTATION: HOW WOMEN USE THEIR BODIES TO
EXTORT MONEY FROM MEN (April House
Publishing, Willowbrook, IL 1999). The author of
this book takes a harsh view toward women, but
perhaps they deserve it? The author points to
the ways feminists first demanded equality and
when they saw the price backed off and pursued
self interest only. A lot of men see this
hypocrisy, e.g., the all male military draft
contrasted with affirmative action for women.
One is about forced sacrifice and servitude. The
other is about gaining wealth. This book offers
a list of things that men need to do to take
some control over the situation.
Kipnis, Aaron
R.,
ANGRY YOUNG MEN: HOW PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND
COUNSELORS CAN HELP BAD BOYS BECOME GOOD MEN
(Jossey-Bass Publishers, Oct. 1999). Today, the
United States has a higher rate of boys and
young men incarcerated in juvenile halls, jails,
conservation camps, boot camps, psychiatric
hospitals, recovery hospitals, youth corrections
and adult prisons than any other nation. The
majority of these boys are non-violent or low
level offenders, at least when first
encountering these institutions. Over the last
three decades of work in psychology it has
become apparent to me that many so called "boys
at risk" are being under-served or
inappropriately met by our social educational,
and corrective institutions. This book examines
conceivable links between young male criminality
and: physical, emotional or sexual abuse; lack
of mentoring by older males; the inculcation of
shame by adults; child poverty and neglect;
social and political disenfranchisement;
inappropriate, inadequate and ineffectual
education; spiritual impoverishment; father
absence; lack of economic opportunity; combat
sports; corporal punishment; rigid gender roles;
anti-boy bias; the media; and much more. The
problems are huge as we can glean from this
partial list.
Baumli,
Francis, Ph.D.
MEN FREEING MEN: EXPLODING THE MYTH OF THE
TRADITIONAL MALE (1985, New Atlantis
Press, 4 Ranch Lane, St. Louis, MO 63131). This
anthology is by far the best introduction to the
Men's Movement and issues affecting men as a
gender. Includes articles (some as short as one
page) by both activists and researchers. In
fact, this is the only book that will introduce
the reader to a "Who's Who" roster of people
actively involved in the American men's
movement. Subjects cover civil rights, health
and interpersonal relationships. For the serious
scholar there is a HISTORY of the Men's Movement
which places in perspective most major points of
view. The history covers the period from 1960 to
1985. For the casually interested, this book may
be opened at any point and read with ease. It
includes an index for those interested only in
certain topics. Anyone joining the National
Coalition of FREE MEN should read this book.
(Return
to the history file).
Pollack,
William
REAL BOYS: RESCUING OUR SONS FROM THE MYTHS OF
BOYHOOD. (Random House, NY, 1998).
William S. Pollack, PhD. (Psychologist), is the
Codirector of the Center for Men at McLean
Hospital/Harvard Medical Center. He has written
a book for every parent of a male child. The
proper understanding of boys by parents and
community leaders is especially important in
today's social environment, because a cloud of
negativity surrounds them. We learn from Pollack
that there is a code of boy behavior, --an
unspoken "boy code" that teaches boys how to act
and demands that they cover up their emotions.
It doesn't take long to find out that being a
boy these days isn't all fun and games. Pollack
looks behind the stoic masks of modern boys as
they struggle to cope with the mixed messages,
conflicting expectations, and increasingly
complex demands they receive from our evolving
society. New research shows that boys are faring
less well ...that many boys have remarkably
fragile self-esteem, and that the rates of both
depression and suicide in boys are frighteningly
on the rise. Also on the rise are the incidents
of boys blowing away their teachers and
classmates in high school.
Coyle, C.T.,
MEN AND ABORTION: A PATH TO HEALING.
(1999, Essence Publishing). If there ever
was an exclusive "women's issue", abortion has
to be it. The number of books which explore the
male experience can be counted on one hand. Yet,
for every abortion, a man was involved somewhere
along the line. And it is not always an easy
path that can be dismissed lightly. Somehow, in
our culture, we treat abortion as the easy way
out, like birth control. But abortion can be
emotionally traumatic for women, AND for men.
While it has long been known that abortion can
be emotionally harmful for women, it is
newsworthy that an entire book has been
dedicated to helping men understand that their
emotional pain following abortion is normal.
Farrell, Warren, Ph.D.,
THE MYTH OF MALE POWER. (1993, Pub by
Simon & Schuster, New York, paperback edition,
Berkley Publishers, NY). Farrell tells it like
its is. What men want in this life is
appreciation for the sacrifices that they make
for women and children, but the appreciation has
not been forthcoming, because of the influence
of feminist male bashing. The reason to buy this
book is because of its thorough documentation of
issues and statistics. The underlying theme is
the disposability of men: in the family
(divorce), in the work place and in the
military. It provides thorough documentation on
such issues as: false accusation of rape, false
accusation of sexual harassment, problems in the
work place (affirmative action) and health
(early life expectancy). The Myth of Male Power
is more than interesting reading. Because of its
extensive bibliography it is a working tool.
Download an interview with Warren Farrell, Ph.D.
Driscoll, Richard, Ph.D.,
THE STRONGER SEX. (1998, Pub by Prima
Publishing, Rocklin, CA). This book is
subtitled: Understanding and Resolving the
Eternal Power Struggles Between Men and Women.
Why do women want to talk a problem through,
while men just want to fix it? Why is it that
women often want romance and conversation before
physical intimacies, while men often want to get
past it all as fast as possible? Understanding
our strengths, weaknesses and differences is a
way to resolve confict says Dr. Driscoll, who is
a Clinical Psychologist. This book explores
differences and points out ways to strengthen
relationships.
Thomas, David,
NOT GUILTY: THE CASE IN DEFENSE OF MEN,
(Published by William Morrow, NY, 1993).
This book is by the British ex-editor of the
magazine Punch and is a book that most men need
to read and all women should read. Written with
great wit and wisdom, Mr Thomas has savaged the
views that depict men as uncaring oppressive
monsters. His book speaks for men, and to men,
in a way that few others do by demolishing
current stereotypical myths that bind both women
and men into the destruction of current thinking
behind the gender war.
He
tackles all the difficult topics in the debate
managing to present the most cutting and
ruthless analysis in a manner that shows great
and humane empathy for both men and women.
To paraphrase, if
Political Correctness blights your life like the
red stripe through a tube of toothpaste then Not
Guilty is the book that will move you. It is a
call to men to caste off their fears of female
disapproval, grow up and re-assert a moral
authority, which is rightly male, for the
benefit of men and women and their children.
August, Eugene, Ph.D.,
THE NEW MEN'S STUDIES. A SELECTED AND ANNOTATED
INTERDISCIPLINARY BIBLIOGRAPHY, SECOND EDITION.
(Fall 1994, Libraries Unlimited, P.O. Box
263, Littleton, CO 80160). This book is for
libraries and the serious scholar. This work
contains a listing of over 1,000
English-language books with a complete synopsis
of each work. Works are arranged according to
topical chapters including: men's rights,
divorce and custody, health, careers, prisons,
the military, and consciousness raising.
Subtopics covered include: men in literature,
art, sociology, single men, mid-life
transitions, sexuality, and memoirs. A necessary
catalog for anyone interested in or providing
reference services. All material is indexed.
Goldberg,
Herb, Ph.D.,
THE HAZARDS OF BEING MALE: SURVIVING THE MYTH OF
MASCULINE PRIVILEGE. (1976, New
American Library, New York.) Provides an
easy-to-read overview of men's issues with an
emphasis on the personal and emotional. The book
talks about the impossible binds when trying to
be all things to all people.
Out of the many
topics covered, one of the most important is
sexual impotence. Each year thousands upon
thousands of dollars are spent by men going to
doctors and therapists to try and correct a
problem with impotence.
Notwithstanding,
that sometimes physical problems are the cause,
psychological therapists most often assume that
something is personally wrong with the man that
needs corrected. Psychologist, Herb Goldberg,
takes a more careful approach. He explains that
impotence may be the result of a man's penis
trying to send him a message he should listen
to. In other words, impotence does not always
mean that something is wrong with a man
personally or sexually. The provocative insights
offered by this work are sometimes credited with
having started the men's rights movement. All
material is Indexed.
Baber, Asa,
NAKED AT GENDER GAP: A MAN'S VIEW OF THE WAR
BETWEEN THE SEXES,
(1992, Birch Lane Press, Secaucus, NJ) Asa Baber
has been writing his monthly Men column for
Playboy Magazine since April of 1982. (The
column grew out of a nonfiction article he
published in Playboy in 1979 called, "Who Gets
Screwed In A Divorce? I Do!").
In 1992, a
collection of ten years of Men columns called
NAKED AT GENDER GAP was published by Birch Lane
Press. Professor Eugene R. August says this
about Baber's book: "...this collection offers
feisty views on such matters as male bashing in
U.S. society, the alliance of fundamentalists
and feminists that denigrates male sexuality,
the absence of men's studies on college
campuses, and the importance of hanging tough as
a divorced father whose ex-wife makes visitation
difficult. Above all, Baber stresses the
importance of strong fathers....Baber revels in
controversy, skewering misandry with zest and
wit."
Knights Without
Armor, by Aaron Kipness, PhD., begins with an
insider's description of a men's group that
started as a Poker game and ended in discoveries
that radically changed the player's lives. In
their group the knights discuss: healing
father-son relationships, creating better
relations with women, learning to overcome
workaholism, alcholism, and other addictions.
They discuss: breaking out of the old
stereotypes of masculinity, reclaiming ancient
and scared masculine images and facing men's
wounds and oppression. Click here
to
download an interview with Aaron Kipness.
Sommers, Hoff
Christina, Ph.D.,
WHO STOLE FEMINISM: HOW WOMEN HAVE BETRAYED
WOMEN.
(Simon & Schuster, NY, 1994). This book would
have been better subtitled, "How Women Betrayed
Everybody". Sommers has created a lot of fuss,
because she has publicly presented the well
documented ammunition anyone needs to expose
feminist lies. She further shows how these lies
drag America into third worldism and fear. Her
book picks up where John Gordon (above) left off
many years earlier (1982). For a complete
picture you should own both books.
Pearson,
Patrica
WHEN SHE WAS BAD: VIOLENT WOMEN AND THE MYTH OF
INNOCENCE (Viking Press, NJ, 1997).
Alarmed by the number of violent
women who later claim their behavior was
accidental or caused by abuse? Patricia Pearson,
a crime journalist who has written for Harper's
and other magazines, decided to study current
notions of female aggression and uncovered some
stunning statistics. Women commit the majority
of child homicides in the United States; an
equal or greater share of severe physical child
abuse; an equal rate of spousal assault; about a
quarter of child sexual molestations; and a
large proportion of elder abuse... The rate at
which infants are murdered by women in the U.S.
is higher than the rate at which women are
murdered by men. Pearson is particularly
disgusted with the FBI tenet that "there are no
female serial killers".
When She
Was Bad considers two
different issues: (1) how we see violent
women--that we either excuse their behavior with
a "syndrome defense" such as battered woman
syndrome, or else see them as the passive
partners of violent men; (2) how we see
aggression itself--that we perceive it as
physical and blatant, thus missing the ways in
which women more commonly use verbal assaults
and indirect strategies.
NOTE: The graphic shown
is not part of the book jacket or any promotion
by the publisher.
Mayer, Adele
WOMEN SEX OFFENDERS: TREATMENT AND DYNAMICS
(Learning Publications, Inc., 5351 Gulf Drive,
PO Box 1338, Holmes Beach, FL 34218, 1992
telephone (941) 778-6651).
This book is
important for a number of reasons: It is easy to
understand and is short. Only 92 pages of text.
It is thoroughly documented so that the reader
can embark on further research of their own. It
comes with a glossary of terms. It recognizes
that males can be sexually victimized and even
raped. It maps out who female victimizers are
and explains what victims should do. Victims,
especially male victims, should know that they
are not alone. There has been little funding for
and academic interest in male victims of sexual
abuse, especially by females.
Kammer, Jack,
GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN: WOMEN TALK CANDIDLY ABOUT
THE BALANCE OF POWER BETWEEN THE SEXES
(St.
Martin's Press, NY 1994). This book consists of
interviews with 22 well known and prominent
women in journalism, industry, education and
social services. The consensus is that men,
today, are getting screwed by the excesses of
feminism. This is an extremely well written book
that articulates men's issues from a uniquely
female point of view. All manner of topics are
covered including affirmative action, battered
husbands, expectations of the male, etc.
Schenk, Roy,
PhD., Everingham, John, PhD., Click here to
order through Amazon.com:MEN
HEALING SHAME
(1995, Springer
Publishing Company, NY) - The most recent
edition of this book is available on CD only
from the publisher. $16.95 includes shipping in
the USA. Write: MPC-BEP Press, PO Box 259141,
Madison, WI 53725.
The power that
women exercise in society is that of moral
superiors of men. The result for men are
feelings of shame and guilt. Men Healing Shame
explores the social and cultural causes of shame
in men's lives. Men Healing Shame is an
anthology that contains the works of prominent
psychologists and such men's movement spokesmen
as Robert Bly, Tom Williamson, Francis Baumli,
PhD., and Jack Kammer.
Amneus, Daniel,
Ph.D.,
THE GARBAGE GENERATION.
(1990, Primrose Press, 2131 South Primrose Ave.,
Alhambra, CA 91803). This book was written by an
"avowed" conservative and often leaves
"liberals" with their mouth open. Unlike
liberals, Amneus talks in terms of maintaining a
system of sex discrimination (as do all
conservatives). Unlike other conservatives, he
insists that we hold women to certain standards,
where, if the standards were violated, there
would be consequences (legal or otherwise).
Amneus argues
that society must control female sexuality and
that it has a greater stake in doing so than in
controlling male sexuality. He maintains that
the breakdown in traditional family results from
uncontrolled female sexuality. He shows,
further, how the break down of the traditional
family has contributed to drugs, crime, lack of
productivity and the decline of education. The
preservation of the traditional family is the
solution to many of our social problems and the
way to insure it is to 1)- Guarantee father
custody if a marriage breaks up and 2)- To place
societal controls on female sexuality. In other
words, a woman's body is not her own. The
research and documentation is spell-binding. He
includes over 70 pages of annotated references.
Another argument
for patriarchy is a book by Robert Lindsey;
Cheney, Jr., called,
"SUFFERING PATRIARCHY: An Analytical Exploration
into the Promise of the Forbidden Planet"
(University Press, New York, 1999). This book
can be read online for free. Just click on the
title.
Bly, Robert,
IRON JOHN: A BOOK ABOUT MEN.
(1990, Addison-Wesley
Publishing Co., Inc., New York, NY). This book
uses the fairy tale of Iron John as a frame work
for explaining: 1)- The roots of male
experience, 2)- Contemporary social change and
the reasons why men have only played a passive
role in it, 3)- Societal disintegration
resulting from the passivity of the male and 4)-
The path men must take in order to restore a
balance to the ecological nature of our social
relationships. Bly also draws on psychology and
literature as well as an abundance of other
mythological tales to make his points. IT WORKS.
The book is the first about men to make it to
the New York Times best sellers list. Note,
however, that the book is written in a cryptic
fashion.
Cook, Philip W.,
ABUSED MEN: THE HIDDEN SIDE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
(1997, Greenwood/Praeger
Publishing, Westport, CT). This is the first
book ever published about men physically abused
by women in a relationship. It has drawn praise
from a diverse spectrum of readers from popular
advice columnists to some of the nations leading
domestic violence researchers. The book contains
essential information about all types of
domestic violence based on unbiased data. There
is a self-help chapter for men currently caught
in the domestic violence trap, as well as
information helpful to men who have experienced
the problem in a prior relationship. It is a
necessary resource for all who seek to change
public attitudes.
Lynch R., Frederick,
INVISIBLE VICTIMS: THE CRISIS OF AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION
(Praeger,
New York, 1991). How did affirmative action
begin and what has been its consequences on
males (both white and black)? Why has there been
no backlash to this type of government policy?
What has been the role of media? What is the new
"McCarthyism"? These and other questions are
answered. This is "must reading" for anyone
interested in both economic and social issues
affecting America. Also, follow up this reading
with the February 15, 1993 issue of Forbes
Magazine, WHEN QUOTAS REPLACE MERRIT, EVERYBODY
SUFFERS, by NCFM 1998 award winner, Peter
Brimelow.
Roberts, Paul Craig;
Stratton, Lawrence M.;
THE NEW COLOR LINE: HOW QUOTAS AND PRIVILEGE
DESTROY DEMOCRACY
(Regnery Publishing Company, Washington, D.C.,
1995). Despite its title, this book is not about
race, although race and gender play a role. This
book is about politics. It is the history of the
1964 and 1991 Civil Rights Acts and the history
of Affirmative Action. It is an important book
in that it demonstrates how one form of racism
and sexism was simply substituted for another in
an America heavily influenced by Socialism.
Please note that while racial issues are
important, they are outside the mandate of NCFM.
NCFM addresses the way *gender* issues affect
men and boys.
Mazzeo, Rob;
A MAN'S VIEWPOINT: VIEWING GENDER ISSUES THROUGH
MEN'S EYES (Viewpoint Publishing,
Providence, RI., March 1998). Rob Mazzeo a well
versed broadcast journalist in the current
events of gender issues makes the argument for
equality for men. He looks at the way feminism
has vilified men and how they have used this
vilification to their own legislative advantage.
If you are looking for the truth about wage gaps
between men and women you will find the
documentation here. A multitude of topics are
covered including: sexual harassment,
affirmative action, special laws benefiting only
women, understanding male rage, military issues,
media bias and more.
Vilar,
Esther, THE MANIPULATED MAN
(Pinter and Martin, Ltd., 6 Effra
Parade, London SW2 1PS, England, 1998). This
book is
available from Amazon.com in the United Kingdom.
Esther Vilar is back
after nearly 25 years of silence. Vilar wrote
one of the most scathing criticisms of feminism
and a defense for men back in 1971. The original
book, Der dressierte Mann, was translated into
english in 1972. The translation included an
additional chapter which singled out the
American male as being the most manipulated in
the western world. Vilar's work is well known to
hardcore advocates of men's rights and has been
something of a collectors item, bringing a
premium price in secondhand book stores.
Pinter and Martin
has decided to re-release the book. This is a
window of opportunity that should not be passed
up. There is no telling for how long this work
will again be available. This work is NOT
available from Amazon.com and has to be
purchased direct from the publisher through the
mail.
"Songs for Parents of Missing Children"
was written and recorded by a father whose
parental rights were abrogated by the
gender-biased family court system. The songs
alternate between vehement and poignant, yet
each one is rendered intensely; the direct
result of the artist having personally lived
each song in real life.
Readers looking for books and
other material on divorce should go to our
Divorce
Book Store.
NOTE:
In the considered opinion of NCFM, the three
most important books on this list are: Men
Freeing Men, The Myth Of Male Power and the
Hazards of Being Male (in no particular order).
In the past there
has been a lot of resistance on the part of
publishers to produce anything that did not
promote the feminist line. This situation was
true for all authors whether male or female.
Within the past few years some of this has
started to change. We credit Robert Bly with
opening these doors. Still, book shelves are not
filled with works about men that talk from a
purely masculine perspective. While a few
authors are starting to gain prominence, many
works have had to be privately published or have
had to be salvaged by private individuals who
wanted to preserve them. We want to thank
Amazon.com for making as many works available as
they have and for making available their
Associates program to organizations like us.
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