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Mama, Get the Hammer! There's a Fly on Papa's Head!
by Barbara JohnsonBarbara insists that laughing in the face of adversity is not a form of denial, but a proven tool for managing stress, coping with pain, and maintaining hope. And to prove her point, she presents this funnybone-tickling, heart-touching laugh manual.
Mama, I'll Give You the World
by Roni SchotterExquisite artwork and an exceptionally tender text showcase the special bond between a mother and her daughter. Every day after school, Luisa goes to Walter's World of Beauty to watch her mama work—cutting, coloring, and curling customers' hair. Before they go home, Mama puts her tip money in a special envelope for Luisa—for college. She wants to give Luisa the world! But Luisa has a plan of her own. For Mama's birthday, Luisa wants to give Mama the world. . . . This touching story of a loving child and a single, hard-working mother is sure to be a favorite of families everywhere.
Mama, Let's Dance: A Novel
by Patricia HermesAbandoned by their mother after the death of their father, three youngsters are determined to keep their situation a secret so that the authorities will not split them up and send them to foster homes.
Mama, Mama, Only Mama: An Irreverent Guide for the Newly Single Parent—From Divorce and Dating to Cooking and Crafting, All While Raising the Kids and Maintaining Your Own Sanity (Sort Of)
by Lara LillibridgeA Single Mom Shares Her Inspiring and Funny Tales of Parenting, Full of Love, Advice, and Humor Being a single mother means relaxing your cleanliness standards. A lot. Being a single mother means missing your kids like crazy when your ex has them, only to want to give them back ten minutes after they come home. Being a single mother means accepting sleep deprivation as a natural state. Being a single mother means hauling a toddler, a baby, and a diaper bag while wearing high heels and a cute skirt, because you never know when you’ll meet someone. Being a single mother means finding out you are stronger than you ever knew was possible. Since birth, Lara Lillibridge’s children wanted, “Mama, Mama, only Mama!” whether they were tired or just woke up from a nap—whether they were starving or had just finished a bowl of goldfish crackers. Over ten years later, not much has changed. Between hilarious episodes and candid stories, Lillibridge offers the bits of advice and enlightenment she’s gained along the way and never fails to commiserate on the many challenges that come with raising children in a non-nuclear family. This creative, touching memoir will resonate with single moms everywhere, whether solo parenting is new territory or well-trodden ground for them. Written in the style of a diary with blogs, articles and recipes tucked between the pages, Mama, Mama, Only Mama follows Lillibridge and her two children, Big Pants and Tiny Pants, out of divorce, through six years of single parenting, and into the family blender with a quasi-stepfather called SigO. Complete with highly useful recipes such as congealed s’more stew, recycled snack candy bars, instant oatmeal cookies and a fine chicken casserole that didn’t pass Tiny Pants’s “lick test,” Lillibridge grows into her role as mother, finds true love, and comes to terms with her ex-husband.
Mama, PhD: Women Write about Motherhood and Academic Life
by Elrena Evans Caroline GrantEvery year, American universities publish glowing reports stating their commitment to diversity, often showing statistics of female hires as proof of success. Yet, academic life remains overwhelmingly a man's world and the presence of women, specifically those with children, in the ranks of tenured faculty has not increased in a generation. This anthology explores the continued inequality of the sexes in higher education and suggests changes that could make universities more family-friendly workplaces. Candid, provocative, and sometimes with a wry sense of humor, the essays speak to and offer support for any woman attempting to combine work and family.
Mama, Why?
by Karma WilsonAges 3-7. The day is done. Night is nigh. And Polar Cub asks, "Mama, why?" The moon is high. The stars are bright. And Polar Cub asks, "Mama, why?" It's time for sleep. It's time for dreams. And Polar Cub asks, "Mama, why?" Share in this glowing, timeless lullaby from beloved, bestselling author Karma Wilson and award-winning illustrator Simon Mendez Picture descriptions present.
Mama, Will I Be Yours Forever?
by Anna PignataroThe precious follow-up to MAMA WILL YOU HOLD MY HAND? and MAMA, HOW LONG WILL YOU LOVE ME? From bestselling author/illustrator Anna Pignataro comes the third title in her bestselling series, MAMA, WILL I BE YOURS FOREVER?, a sweet and loving portrayal of what "forever" means. The world is a very big place filled with everyday wonders that can both fascinate and confuse young readers. But Anna's text and sweeping illustrations are reassuring and engaging, showcasing the love of a parent for their child as well as introducing children to the many wonders of nature and life.
Mama: A Novel (Panorama De Narrativas Ser. #Vol. 363)
by Terry McMillanA &“funny [and] touching&” novel of an African American woman determined to triumph, by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Waiting to Exhale (Detroit Free Press). Mildred Peacock is fed up with poverty—and with the jealous rampages of her husband, Crook. When Crook runs over her foot with his &’59 Mercury, she finally kicks him out to raise her five kids on her own. Resourceful and sly, sassy and sexy, she&’s willing to do just about anything to pay the bills. But she loses job after job, and one man after another, until alcohol and pills are her only comfort. But as long as her children need her, she has no intention of giving up, in this &“tough novel about a tough family,&” from the author of Disappearing Acts and How Stella Got Her Groove Back (The New Yorker). &“Earthy, realistic characters who can walk out of the pages and onto the streets of black America . . . an admirable novel.&” —San Francisco Chronicle &“A touching tale of one mother&’s unwavering strength.&” —Detroit Monthly
Mamaleh Knows Best: What Jewish Mothers Do to Raise Successful, Creative, Empathetic, Independent Children
by Marjorie IngallWe all know the stereotype of the Jewish mother: Hectoring, guilt-inducing, clingy as a limpet. In Mamaleh Knows Best, Tablet Magazine columnist Marjorie Ingall smashes this tired trope with a hammer. Blending personal anecdotes, humor, historical texts, and scientific research, Ingall shares Jewish secrets for raising self-sufficient, ethical, and accomplished children. She offers abundant examples showing how Jewish mothers have nurtured their children's independence, fostered discipline, urged a healthy distrust of authority, consciously cultivated geekiness and kindness, stressed education, and maintained a sense of humor. These time-tested strategies have proven successful in a wide variety of settings and fields over the vast span of history. But you don't have to be Jewish to cultivate the same qualities in your own children.Ingall will make you think, she will make you laugh, and she will make you a better parent. You might not produce a Nobel Prize winner (or hey, you might), but you'll definitely get a great human being.From the Hardcover edition.
Mamalita: An Adoption Memoir
by Jessica O'DwyerThis gripping memoir details an ordinary American woman's quest to adopt a baby girl from Guatemala in the face of overwhelming adversity. At only 32 years old, Jessica O'Dwyer experiences early menopause, seemingly ending her chances of becoming a mother. Years later, married but childless, she comes across a photo of a two-month-old girl on a Guatemalan adoption website - and feels an instant connection. From the get-go, Jessica and her husband face numerous and maddening obstacles. After a year of tireless efforts, Jessica finds herself abandoned by her adoption agency; undaunted, she quits her job and moves to Antigua so she can bring her little girl to live with her and wrap up the adoption, no matter what the cost. Eventually, after months of disappointments, she finesses her way through the thorny adoption process and is finally able to bring her new daughter home. Mamalita is as much a story about the bond between a mother and child as it is about the lengths adoptive parents go to in their quest to bring their children home. At turns harrowing, heartbreaking, and inspiring, this is a classic story of the triumph of a mother's love over almost insurmountable odds.
Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be A-Holes: Unfiltered Advice on How to Raise Awesome Kids
by Karen AlpertDo you ever feel like you&’re failing miserably at parenting? Do your kids keep acting like douchenuggets no matter what you do? Then this book is for you. From the creator of Baby Sideburns and I Heart My Little A-Holes (and the creator of two kids who once were little a-holes but are slowly turning into awesome human beings), Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be A-Holes is a hilariously honest parenting guide written by a regular mom who doesn&’t always know WTF she&’s doing. Just like you. Featuring side-splittingly funny pictures, stories, and chapters like: You Are Not Your Kiddo's ServantPicasso's Mom Didn't Tell Him to Draw the Eyes in the Right PlaceSticks and Stones May Break My Bones But Words Will Cost Thousands in TherapyIf They Say "I Hate You," Then You're Probably Doing It RightMamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be A-Holes will make you laugh, cry, laugh until you cry, and feel like you&’re having coffee (and a little sumpin' in it) with a best friend who has some of the answers to THE hardest job on earth: parenting. And maybe, just maybe, it might help you get the a-hole out of your kids* *not a guarantee
Mamasaurus
by Stephan LompThis colorful and reassuring picture book follows Babysaurus on an adventure as he enlists his prehistoric friends to seek his Mamasaurus. Is his Mamasaurus the fastest in the jungle? No. Is she the loudest? No. Is she the best flyer? No! Of course, Mamasaurus has been right there all along. And when Babysaurus needs a little help, she is ready with a big hug and a sweet, leafy snack. For Babysaurus, his Mamasaurus is the best mamasaurus in the world! Stephan Lomp has illustrated several books in his native Germany, and in this debut as both author and artist, he has created a fresh twist on a perennial theme that will win the hearts of little ones and their mamas as they snuggle up to read a new favorite.
Mamasaurus
by Stephan LompThis colorful and reassuring picture book follows Babysaurus on an adventure as he enlists his prehistoric friends to seek his Mamasaurus. Is his Mamasaurus the fastest in the jungle? No. Is she the loudest? No. Is she the best flyer? No! Of course, Mamasaurus has been right there all along. And when Babysaurus needs a little help, she is ready with a big hug and a sweet, leafy snack. For Babysaurus, his Mamasaurus is the best mamasaurus in the world! Stephan Lomp has illustrated several books in his native Germany, and in this debut as both author and artist, he has created a fresh twist on a perennial theme that will win the hearts of little ones and their mamas as they snuggle up to read a new favorite.Plus, this is the fixed-format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition!
Mamaste: Discover a More Authentic, Balanced, and Joyful Motherhood from Within
by Lori Bregman Ursula Cary&“A must-read for any mom looking to be the most authentic mama you are. We all need support, and Lori Bregman has enough wisdom for the whole village.&” —Anne Hathaway, Academy Award–winning American actress and singer A holistic guide to becoming a more balanced, authentic, and joyful mother from a pregnancy, women&’s wellness and empowerment coach—and celebrity doula to high-profile actresses such as Anne Hathaway and Kristen Bell. In Mamaste, Lori Bregman introduces the &“five expressions of motherhood&”: Action Mama, Flow Mama, Rebel Mama, Vulnerable Mama, and Free Mama. Offering supportive advice, exercises, meditations, and yoga practices to cultivate a healthy balanced life and stronger bond, Lori guides new mothers along a journey of self-discovery that ultimately lead to a more enriching and contented experience for both mother and child. Accessible and encouraging, Mamaste provides foundational tools for parenting, relatable examples, and exercises to build self-awareness and mindfulness. Fans of Lori&’s The Mindful Mom-To-Be, as well as Kimberly Ann Johnson&’s The Fourth Trimester and Emily Oster&’s Cribsheet, will love the advice, support, and guidance found in Mamaste. An essential reference for any expecting or new parent, Mamaste makes a wonderful baby shower or new mom gift. &“I worked with Lori throughout all three of my pregnancies and she was so tuned in to my unique way of doing things . . . Mamaste is a must-read to help you find a little more empathy and compassion for yourself and other mamas.&” —Molly Sims, model, actress and entrepreneur
Mambo in Chinatown
by Jean KwokFrom the bestselling author of Girl in Translation, a novel about a young woman torn between her family duties in Chinatown and her escape into the world of ballroom dancing. Twenty-two-year-old Charlie Wong grew up in New York's Chinatown, the older daughter of a Beijing ballerina and a noodle maker. Though an ABC (America-born Chinese), Charlie's entire world has been limited to this small area. Now grown, she lives in the same tiny apartment with her widower father and her eleven-year-old sister, and works--miserably--as a dishwasher. But when she lands a job as a receptionist at a ballroom dance studio, Charlie gains access to a world she hardly knew existed, and everything she once took to be certain turns upside down. Gradually, at the dance studio, awkward Charlie's natural talents begin to emerge. With them, her perspective, expectations, and sense of self are transformed--something she must take great pains to hide from her father and his suspicion of all things Western. As Charlie blossoms, though, her sister becomes chronically ill. As Pa insists on treating his ailing child exclusively with Eastern practices to no avail, Charlie is forced to try to reconcile her two selves and her two worlds--Eastern and Western, old world and new--to rescue her little sister without sacrificing her newfound confidence and identity.
Mamma: Reflections on the Food that Makes Us
by Mina HollandA collection of oral histories with recipes exploring the influence of family on our relationship with food.Food is key in our culture. Of late there has been a penchant for reinventing nostalgic home favourites in restaurants and cookbooks leading to a desire to know where our food and its traditions come from.For most of us there is a desire to return to our childhood kitchen, the smells and tastes of the dishes evoke comfort and wonderful memories. Those childhood meal times form the foundation of our taste buds and how we now cook. MAMMA: REFLECTIONS ON THE FOOD THAT MAKES US is a collection of oral histories about the food we ate as a child, our mother's cooking and all that it signifies and encapsulates throughout our life.A fascinating trip around the globe, the book features interviews with some of the world's best-loved cooks including Jamie Oliver, Yotam Ottolenghi, Claudia Roden, Alice Waters, Stanley Tucci and many more.MAMMA: REFLECTIONS ON THE FOOD THAT MAKES US is about bringing food back to basics, about going home.
Mamá Didn't Raise a Pendeja: Anti-Affirmations Inspired by Tough-Love Abuelas
by Carolina Acosta Aralis MejiaAffectionate yet blunt, this self-help send-up curates the witty tough love of generations of Latina ancestorsTired of the same old sugarcoated self-help advice? Mamá Didn&’t Raise a Pendeja serves up a bracing dose of truth straight from the mouths of Latin elders. With its wit, edge, and no-nonsense advice on everything from dating to careers, this compilation offers a tool kit of motivational mantras to tackle modern struggles—with plenty of humor and comedic smacks of perspective along the way.Inspired by their own no-nonsense abuelitas, first-generation Latinas Carolina Acosta and Aralis Mejia share the tough love and bold wisdom passed down from generations of resilient women. Free of the saccharine platitudes common in modern affirmation books, this book bottles the loving reality checks only family can give. Quotes like &“If you expect life to be easy, it&’s gonna be longer than you want it to be&” cut straight to the heart with perspective and humor.Part self-help send-up, part loving lecture, Mamá Didn&’t Raise a Pendeja is the little book of blessings and burns you'll want in your back pocket. It&’s a practical reminder that even as we hustle ahead, some of the best life lessons come from looking back.
Mamá sana, bebé sano
by Aliza LifshitzDe parte de uno de los nombres más respetados en la medicina, surge la guía más importante para las futuras madres, ayudando a asegurar el éxito no solamente de un embarazo saludable sino también del recién nacido. Este recurso cultural y esencial incluye información vital como:Prepararse para el embarazo y cómo encontrar al doctor adecuadoPeso, dieta y ejercicio: mantenerse saludable durante esos nueve mesesLos cambios corporales mes a mesEl nacimiento del bebé: El parto, las incomodidades posparto y cómo cuidar del recién nacidoUna lista esencial de servicios para ayudar a la futura madre
Mamá slow: Tu guía de nutrición para cuidarte y cuidar de tu bebé en todas las etapas de la maternidad
by Elizabeth González¿Quieres saber cómo alimentarte antes de quedarte embarazada para potenciar tu fertilidad y que todo salga bien?¿Cómo aliviar los síntomas del embarazo y el postparto para cuidar de ti y de tu bebé gracias a la nutrición?¿Cómo educar a tus hijos desde el principio de sus vidas en una relación sana con la comida? La guía de nutrición para cuidarte y cuidar de tu bebé en todas las etapas de la maternidad. Tras haber acompañado a cientos pacientes durante su maternidad y vivir la mía propia, nunca ha dejado de fascinarme el gran poder de la nutrición en cada etapa -la fertilidad, el embarazo y el postparto y la lactancia-, así como el gran reto de la alimentación de tu bebé. En este libro encontrarás una completa guía, exhaustiva en lo científico pero también llena de calor y cuidado, para que seas la mejor aliada de tu organismo y del de tus hijos en uno de los momentos clave de vuestras vidas, para aprender cómo usar a tu favor cada alimento, probar recetas terapéuticas y resolver todas tus dudas a través de consejos y ejemplos de mujeres reales. *** Elizabeth González, nutricionista experta en inmunonutrición y salud hormonal femenina y licenciada en Ciencia y Tecnología de los alimentos, te ayuda en Mamá slow a hacer el viaje de la maternidad en armonía, a sentirla como tu oportunidad para brillar, encontrarte más sana, segura de ti misma y cuidada que nunca. *** Tienes en tus manos un libro de nutrición, pero también un librode amor, porque detrás de cada historia de maternidad hay una gran historia de amor. En él... - Aprenderás a utilizar los alimentos y a combinar todos sus nutrientes para así potenciar lo positivo de cada etapa de la maternidad y prevenir cualquier posible complicación. - Conocerás la mejor manera de comenzar a alimentar a tu bebé, desde su lactancia a sus primeros bocados, usando los mejores alimentos para que su relación con la comida sea buena y saludable. - Descubrirás recetas para sacarles el mayor partido a los distintos alimentos y aprovecharlos en la etapa previa a tu gestación, el embarazo y el posparto. - Te daré claves para alcanzar tu bienestar, con respeto y amor, y descubrir que tu maternidad es una oportunidad única para mimarte por dentro y por fuera. - Conectarás con tu intuición y con tus deseos, y conocerás la importancia de escuchar tu cuerpo y el de tu bebé para sentirte confiada y segura en la maternidad. - Te desprenderás de la culpa y la mala relación con la comida y pasarás a tener claro que alimentarse puede convertirse en un placer y un acto de amor y autocuidado. ¡Te enamorarás de tu alimentación!
Mamá, Papá, no quiero estar gordito
by María BaezMamá, papá: no quiero estar gordito contiene información y herramientas que te permiten reconocer tus prioridades y así tomar decisiones más acertadas respecto de tu salud integral y la de toda tu familia. Para lograrlo, sólo es necesaria la voluntad de compartir los alimentos con conciencia amorosa, empática y responsable e integrar a tus hijos en las nuevas decisiones que les permitirán tener una mejor calidad de vida. En este libro encontrarás diferentes secciones que te ofrecerán consejos orientados hacia un aspecto determinado de la nutrición: • Una sección para papás, de carácter informativo, para darles a conocer datos y hechos relevantes relacionados con la alimentación de sus hijos. Aquí encontrarás información sobre obesidad y nutrición, sobre los alimentos naturales y los manipulados genéticamente, y sobre cómo una buena alimentación puede mejorar tu salud. • Una sección de recetas que representa una propuesta interesante, innovadora y divertida. • Una sección para toda la familia pero principalmente dirigida a los niños, presentada en forma de cuento infantil. -Espero que esta obra pueda ayudarte a ti y a tu familia a adquirir hábitos de alimentación más saludables que repercutirán no sólo en una mejor salud física, sino también en un mayor bienestar mental y emocional.
Mamá, te quiero; papá, te quiero: Consejos para padres divorciados
by Martha Alicia ChávezEste libro guiará a los padres con el objetivo de que apoyen a sus hijos a pasar el proceso del divorcio. Apoyar a nuestros hijos para transitar por un proceso de divorcio y para vivirlo de la mejor manera posible, marcará una gran diferencia en sus vidas. Este libro habla de las múltiples incertidumbres y confusiones que los padres divorciados tienen en relación con sus hijos: cómo ayudarlos a superar este proceso, cómo decirles que se divorciarán, de qué forma organizarán la convivencia de los hijos con cada uno de los padres y el resto de la familia, el manejo del dinero, cuándo y cómo es aconsejable iniciar una nueva relación de pareja y la forma en la que harán frente a los múltiples cambios que inevitablemente suceden en las rutinas y el cuidado de los hijos. El motivo que me impulsa a escribir este libro es responder a las numerosas preguntas sobre los hijos en la situación de divorcio: lasque yo misma tuve en su momento y las que cientos de padres y madres divorciados me han planteado. -Martha Alicia Chávez
Man Alive!: A Novel
by Mary Kay ZuravleffA warm, funny, and profoundly original novel about a family dealing with disaster, from a rising literary starAll it takes is a quarter to change pediatric psychiatrist Dr. Owen Lerner's life. When the coin he's feeding into a parking meter is struck by lightning, Lerner survives, except that now all he wants to do is barbecue. What will happen to his patients, who rely on him to make sense of their world? More important, what will happen to his family? The bolt of lightning that lifts Lerner into the air sends the entire Lerner clan into free fall. Mary Kay Zuravleff depicts family-on-family pain with generosity and devastating humor as she explores how much we are each allowed to change within a family—and without. Man Alive! captures Owen and Toni Lerner and their nearly grown children so vividly you'll be looking over your shoulder to make sure the author hasn't been watching your own family in action. A Washington Post Notable Fiction Book of 2013
Man Called Ove, A \ Un hombre llamado Ove (Spanish edition): A Novel
by Fredrik BackmanIn this New York Times bestselling “charming debut” (People)—soon to be a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks—from one of Sweden’s most successful authors, a grumpy yet loveable man finds his solitary world turned on its head when a boisterous young family moves in next door.Meet Ove. He’s a curmudgeon—the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People call him “the bitter neighbor from hell.” But must Ove be bitter just because he doesn’t walk around with a smile plastered to his face all the time?Behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. So when one November morning a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters move in next door and accidentally flatten Ove’s mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul. All of which will change one cranky old man and a local residents’ association to their very foundations.A feel-good story in the spirit of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, Fredrik Backman’s novel about the angry old man next door is a thoughtful exploration of the profound impact one life has on countless others. “If there was an award for ‘Most Charming Book of the Year,’ this first novel by a Swedish blogger-turned-overnight-sensation would win hands down” (Booklist, starred review).
Man Down
by James GoodhandWill Parks needs to man up.A man stands. A man fights. A man bleeds.These are the first lessons you learn in a town where girls are objects, words are weak and fists do the talking.Will's more at home in the classroom than the gym, and the most important woman in his life is his gran. So how can a boy who's always backed away from a fight become the hero who saves the day?Because a disaster is coming. One that Will can prevent. But only if he learns the most important lesson of all: sometimes to step up, you have to man down.A searingly powerful exploration of toxic masculinity, perfect for fans of Juno Dawson or They Both Die at the End.'Stylish, thought-provoking thriller territory . . . Highly recommended' - The Irish Times'Staggeringly good . . . had me hanging on every word' Louisa Reid, author of Wrecked and Lies Like Love'Good books make you feel something. Great books change the way you feel about everything. Man Down is a great book. No one is writing about young men's lives with as much warmth, empathy and humour as James is right now.' Samuel Pollen, author of The Year I Didn't Eat'Utterly compelling, completely original and will undoubtedly be one of the standout books of 2022. An absolute must read' - Adam Simcox, author of The Dying Squad'An excellent look at what it means to "be a man" amid a culture of peer pressure and toxic masculinity while navigating desire and friendship. Loved it.' - Anna Stephens, author of Godblind'Emotionally complex, dark and clever - a very unexpected, thoughtful and original book. I can honestly think of no other YA quite like it.' - Gina Blaxill, author of Saving Silence
Man Down: Why Men Are Unhappy and What We Can Do About It
by Matt Rudd'The most honest, most revealing - and funniest - exploration of male mental health I have ever read' Adam Kay'Matt Rudd may have written the most important book in a generation' Idle Society'A whole-hearted and important attempt to analyse what has gone wrong for so many men and to make some tentative suggestions for what may help' The Times'This book is essential' Sathnam Sanghera'I love everything Matt Rudd has ever written' Chris Evans'I loved it' Christine ArmstrongOn the surface, men today don't have much to complain about. At work, they still get paid more than women for doing the same jobs. At home, they still shirk most of the unpaid labour. Putting the bins out does not count.Beneath the surface, it's a different story. An alarming number of men end up anxious, exhausted, depressed - and very reluctant to admit they are. Even if they do everything that's expected of them in work, life and fatherhood, genuine happiness is still elusive. By midlife, their levels of stress are higher and their levels of wellbeing are lower - and work-life balance turns out to be just a cruel illusion.The evidence is clear and ironic: the system set up by men for men doesn't work for men either. It is making none of us happy.In Man Down, Matt Rudd takes the long view on this perplexing paradox. Drawing on stories from his own life, and the varied lives of the other men he has interviewed, he goes back to the beginning to consider what makes the modern man - how the seeds of midlife misery are sown in the school playground and cultivated through adolescence and into adulthood. By turns compassionate and provocative, Man Down asks the important question: is midlife unhappiness inevitable? Spoiler alert: it isn't.