BOOKS
Self-Made Man
My Year Disguised as a Man
Norah VincentRRP: £10.99
14 September 2006
Published by Atlantic Books
ISBN: 9781843545040
A Los Angeles Times columnist recounts her eighteen-month undercover stint as a man, a time during which she underwent considerable personal risks as she worked a sales job, joined a bowling league, frequented sex clubs, dated, and encountered firsthand the rigid codes and rituals of masculinity.
‘This captivating account will forever change the way you see men – and perhaps yourself.’ — Marie Claire
An addictive, enthralling read? breathtaking. — Viv Groskop, Observer
Beautifully written? a brave and fascinating book. — Christopher Hart, Sunday Times
Funny, compelling and human. — Sarah Vine, The Times
Intelligent, articulate and perceptive… one of the most sympathetic renderings of masculinity you?re likely to read.– Lionel Shriver, Guardian
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