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Liked It “The account by Nora Vincent of her time spent as a man was a quick read. To think that she spent 17 months as an imposter and of the opposite sex! Once you start reading, you realize (as she soon did) that this was not an easy transfer. Nora Vincent covered a good cross spectrum of men's lives...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “It isn't bad, I suppose, and I really like her writing style -- it makes me wonder if she talks in flowing language like that, too -- but she makes far too many generalizations for my taste. I basically realized that I didn't really care what she discovered, as it has very little relevance to me...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“The account by Nora Vincent of her time spent as a man was a quick read. To think that she spent 17 months as an imposter and of the opposite sex! Once you start reading, you realize (as she soon did) that this was not an easy transfer. Nora Vincent covered a good cross spectrum of men's lives where she spent her time. I was fascinated by the story and felt that I was privy to information that could be confirmed by someone who was THERE. I've always thought that it would be tough to be a man; when I was 17 I remember thanking God that I wasn't a guy because I could not imagine being drafted into war. Nora doesn't even get into that topic, of war and drafts -- plenty of other situations to delve into. An excellent read.”
Starlet wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Fascinating account of a woman journalist "passing" as a man in men's environmnets. She surprises herself in what she uncovers. She does less well in personal insights but the heart of the book is revealing the constraints on men. I recommend it. ”
Sally K wrote this review Monday, October 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A fascinating examination of gender, the construction of gender, and the sometimes different worlds in which we walk. It's an accessible read but also smart. Pick this one up.”
Kelly D wrote this review Tuesday, September 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“this book actually sucked....i was shocked....thought it'd be, uh, better? pathetic perspective, in my opinion! ”
thompso_bl74 wrote this review Tuesday, July 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“It isn't bad, I suppose, and I really like her writing style -- it makes me wonder if she talks in flowing language like that, too -- but she makes far too many generalizations for my taste. I basically realized that I didn't really care what she discovered, as it has very little relevance to me personally.”
Monica J wrote this review Thursday, June 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Book club read and not as insightful as we all thought it would be. ”
Victoria Ann wrote this review Thursday, June 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Interesting reading. Some parts are more interesting than others, and it's a little dry when Vincent goes on in length about her opinions or psychobabble. Makes me wish she would have filmed some of it so viewers could see her in action and hear how she changed her voice. And I wondered what her girlfriend thought of her fooling around with some of the girls?”
KSUDaniL wrote this review Tuesday, June 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Interesting read, some very insightful observations.”
Sandra L wrote this review Wednesday, May 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I trink being a gay man I got something out of this book that was not necessarily intended. Being a lesbian doing her best to fit into the pigeon holes straight men often feel forced into, is very similar to the role many gay men feel they have to play every day. Her observations are at times astute and always well-written.
Jamie E wrote this review Wednesday, May 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Thankfully she has the caveat at the beginning that this is only one person's experiment and not a scientific one by any means, but her experiences and even the aftermath of her playing pretend for so long are fascinating to say the least.”
“A great book for women who are willing to understand the type of world men live in.”
Avalon Swan wrote this review Wednesday, April 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
