Be a Man About It

Men are cracking under pressure. Suicide rates are climbing. A loneliness epidemic is spreading. Conversations on things like erectile dysfunction, hair loss, body image, dating, fatherhood and more stay unspoken and silent. The old blueprint for masculinity isn’t working, and it’s costing men their lives. Be a Man About It dismantles these rigid, outdated rules that men are expected to follow and builds something better: a flexible version of masculinity that shows men, women, partners, parents and teachers a new path. Drawing on 40+ interviews with army veterans, athletes, professors, doctors, celebrities and men who nearly lost themselves, George Bell explores: Why a "silent pressure cooker" in men is reaching breaking point, and how we can release that pressure in healthier ways The hidden taboos keeping men isolated and struggling How to expand masculinity beyond tired stereotypes Practical strategies to handle emotions, setbacks, and difficult experiences without suppressing them "An absolutely fascinating enquiry into the nature of masculinity, coming at a time when it's really needed. Hats off to George Bell." - Sir Stephen Fry, comedian, actor, writer, and presenter For men searching for a new blueprint. For women wanting to understand the men in their lives. For anyone ready to build a healthier version of masculinity. Further praise for Be a Man About It: ‘An essential read for our generation of men, rewriting the rules in a way that’s honest, freeing, and makes me excited for our future.’ - Tj Power, Sunday Times Bestselling Author & Neuroscientist ‘With sensitivity and insight, George offers both personal perspective and practical guidance, making this more than a book; it’s a lifeline.’ - Alice Hendy MBE, Founder of R;pple Inside the book: An examination of how a silent pressure cooker is building in men and reaching devastating breaking points, and how we can release this pressure in healthier ways Updated language that avoids the pitfalls of old, unproductive phrases like “be a man about it” New ways of thinking about old social constructs that reduce the idea of masculinity to inaccurate, rigid, and oversimplified caricatures New strategies to expand our sense of masculinity, and to deal with emotions, setbacks, and difficult life experiences instead of suppressing them Perfect for men struggling to identify what it means to be a man today, Be A Man About It is a must-read for men feeling lost, out of place or searching for a new blueprint for masculinity, as well as women who wish to better understand the men in their lives and how they experience the world.