--- product_id: 118812203 title: "The Way of Men" price: "FREE" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.fi/products/118812203-the-way-of-men store_origin: FI region: Finland --- # The Way of Men **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Way of Men - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fi](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/118812203-the-way-of-men) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description What is masculinity? When someone tells a man to be a man, they mean that there is a way to be a man. A man is not just a thing to be—it is also a way to be, a path to follow and a way to walk. People are talking about “the end of men,” “the decline of males,” and the so-called “crisis of masculinity.” There are many diagnoses for the troubles men face today, but the chattering class is short on solutions. They refuse to deal honestly with the differences between men and women, and fail to entertain the possibility that their vision of the future offers little of value to average males. The Way of Men answers the question “What is masculinity?” Donovan concludes that The Way of Men is the way of the primal survival gang. The simple, amoral, tactical virtues of the gang define our most basic conception of manliness. The “crisis of masculinity” is really a timeless push-and-pull between masculinity and civilization. The world has changed more than men have, and the security and luxury of modernity have put us conflict with our own natures. The path back to honor for men may be through a new dark age. The Way of Men is likely to be the “Iron John” for a generation of lost boys who are not-so-secretly praying for everything to fall apart. “A thought provoking read on what it means to be a man today in a world that's increasingly finding masculinity undesirable and un-needed. Donovan makes bold and unapologetic arguments on what The Way of Men needs to be in the future.” - Brett McKay, The Art of Manliness, Manvotionals “In an age where traditional masculinity is disparaged, deconstructed, feared and scorned, Jack Donovan has engaged in the necessary task of reconstructing what masculinity is, and how it fits into modern society. It seems unlikely that one could learn manhood from a book, but this would be a good place to try.” - Scott Locklin; Writer, Taki’s Magazine Review: Another great Jack Donovan book - I’ve really enjoyed Jack Donovan’s books, especially Becoming a Barbarian, so I was excited to read The Way of Men. It definitely didn’t disappoint. I enjoy Donovan’s writing and the way he explores his ideas about masculinity, brotherhood, and what it means to be a man. This was another book that gave me plenty to think about and kept me interested throughout. If you’ve enjoyed Donovan’s other books, I think this is a great addition to the collection. Definitely another one I’m glad I picked up. Review: Rise Of The Planet Of The Men - Jack Donovan first came to my attention sometime in 2007, when I found on top of the curbside paper recycling of downtown Portland bookstore, a postcard proclaiming "GAY IS DEAD" and turning it over to see that it announced the publication of his first book on masculinity, the bristling manifesto Androphilia. His writing and ideas have consistently struck a chord with me ever since. I am often challenged by his convictions and must ponder my own. His writing is timely, bravely contentious, and paternally necessary. The scope and flavor of the writing is somewhere between The Naked Ape and The Planet of the Apes. Donovan's brawny distillation carves quickly to the bone and marrow of what makes a man more than just a hairless ape. The text steers confidently from cool scholarly observation to rousing passages flavored of a Nietzschean urgency. Although not deeply philosophical enough to be heavily aphoristic, rather Donovan accomplishes the vital task of codifying the fundamental tenets of manhood, Strength, Mastery, Honor and Courage; how they coalesce into the dynamism of an individual man and then tribally with the gang. This is an immensely enjoyable book and it builds well upon Donovan's established polemic legacy. The pace is brisk, always salient, and convincing without pretense. There is a fine charismatic flair to Jack's dissertation that bespeaks a Tyler Durden-ish manifesto of manliness. Minus the soap-making and explosives of course, at least literally, but the challenges put to the reader are radical in the face of the complacent and exponentially growing bonobo masturbation society. Overall it packs a good wallop. However it sometimes felt over-written, or wordy, but well balanced by its sheer profundity and steely candor. Clearly Donovan has arrived at the quintessential of masculinity. To the downtrodden and emasculated male house-pets, challenge your ideas about masculinity with Donovan's The Way Of Men. Furthermore reverse-engineer your own feminized behavior patterns with Simon Shepperd's All About Women. A man shouldn't be a bitch. Disengage from the bonobo torpor. The ongoing hard work of developing yourself as a man will be worth it. So if the simians of The Planet Of The Apes had produced a warrior-philosopher, imagine that one of his initial works would be like The Way Of Men. Fiction, however, is sometimes stranger than truth and to some degree this is realized in the recent film Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes: Curious George as transcendent proto-fascist, right down to a bundle of sticks. Once the über-chimp Caesar arrives at the primate prison, he establishes his perimeter and begins to form his gang, he gains alpha status through action, intellect and promethean biochemistry, uplifts his comrades each to their own need, suffers the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, meanwhile taking up arms, legs and four hands against a bridge of troubles and by opposing thumbs- ending them. Caesar and his band of brothers went forth to #StartTheWorld! And so should you. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #116,370 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #35 in Men's Gender Studies #1,254 in Social Sciences (Kindle Store) #1,446 in Politics & Social Sciences (Kindle Store) | ## Images ![The Way of Men - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51kI7bU46dL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another great Jack Donovan book *by B***Y on September 6, 2026* I’ve really enjoyed Jack Donovan’s books, especially Becoming a Barbarian, so I was excited to read The Way of Men. It definitely didn’t disappoint. I enjoy Donovan’s writing and the way he explores his ideas about masculinity, brotherhood, and what it means to be a man. This was another book that gave me plenty to think about and kept me interested throughout. If you’ve enjoyed Donovan’s other books, I think this is a great addition to the collection. Definitely another one I’m glad I picked up. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rise Of The Planet Of The Men *by A***R on September 26, 2012* Jack Donovan first came to my attention sometime in 2007, when I found on top of the curbside paper recycling of downtown Portland bookstore, a postcard proclaiming "GAY IS DEAD" and turning it over to see that it announced the publication of his first book on masculinity, the bristling manifesto Androphilia. His writing and ideas have consistently struck a chord with me ever since. I am often challenged by his convictions and must ponder my own. His writing is timely, bravely contentious, and paternally necessary. The scope and flavor of the writing is somewhere between The Naked Ape and The Planet of the Apes. Donovan's brawny distillation carves quickly to the bone and marrow of what makes a man more than just a hairless ape. The text steers confidently from cool scholarly observation to rousing passages flavored of a Nietzschean urgency. Although not deeply philosophical enough to be heavily aphoristic, rather Donovan accomplishes the vital task of codifying the fundamental tenets of manhood, Strength, Mastery, Honor and Courage; how they coalesce into the dynamism of an individual man and then tribally with the gang. This is an immensely enjoyable book and it builds well upon Donovan's established polemic legacy. The pace is brisk, always salient, and convincing without pretense. There is a fine charismatic flair to Jack's dissertation that bespeaks a Tyler Durden-ish manifesto of manliness. Minus the soap-making and explosives of course, at least literally, but the challenges put to the reader are radical in the face of the complacent and exponentially growing bonobo masturbation society. Overall it packs a good wallop. However it sometimes felt over-written, or wordy, but well balanced by its sheer profundity and steely candor. Clearly Donovan has arrived at the quintessential of masculinity. To the downtrodden and emasculated male house-pets, challenge your ideas about masculinity with Donovan's The Way Of Men. Furthermore reverse-engineer your own feminized behavior patterns with Simon Shepperd's All About Women. A man shouldn't be a bitch. Disengage from the bonobo torpor. The ongoing hard work of developing yourself as a man will be worth it. So if the simians of The Planet Of The Apes had produced a warrior-philosopher, imagine that one of his initial works would be like The Way Of Men. Fiction, however, is sometimes stranger than truth and to some degree this is realized in the recent film Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes: Curious George as transcendent proto-fascist, right down to a bundle of sticks. Once the über-chimp Caesar arrives at the primate prison, he establishes his perimeter and begins to form his gang, he gains alpha status through action, intellect and promethean biochemistry, uplifts his comrades each to their own need, suffers the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, meanwhile taking up arms, legs and four hands against a bridge of troubles and by opposing thumbs- ending them. Caesar and his band of brothers went forth to #StartTheWorld! And so should you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Stuff But Some Crazy Thoughts *by J***O on October 20, 2016* I enjoyed reading this book quite a lot. I must say, I was glued to it from the beginning to the end. Yet, I must admit I don't agree with all the ideas displayed by Jack Donovan. But it certainly has made me think a lot about what it means to be a man in our current society. I like books, which create some kind of chaos in me. Yesterday, I spent the entire day thinking about the ideas in "The Way of Men". I agree with the 4 virtues of courage, mastery, honor and strength as being the main traits that define us from women. Now it was total craziness when he started talking about us going back to tribal age. The way of the man is the way of the gang and the way of the violence. Violence has never bring anything else than more violence. Does a man become more masculine just because he goes out and kills his foes for his tribe? Men for generations and yet even today still do the same. We have always warred each other for resources. Mostly for resources that go to the richer men. Back then, it was for a tribe leader, we fought for women, land etc. Nowadays, we fight for oil or other resources. Not much has changed! Men still have advantage over women! Women are commonly more passive, and won't bother to settle for a life of family. While men can use their aggressiveness to build their business and fortune. I am not saying this is always the case. But this is the first time that both men and women can truly decide their future. They can either decide to build a career, their business or stay with their kids and see them grow up. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.fi/products/118812203-the-way-of-men](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/118812203-the-way-of-men) --- *Product available on Desertcart Finland* *Store origin: FI* *Last updated: 2026-09-19*