Men's Health Books

I bought this book because I thought having "Pleasing your woman" and "Pleasing your man" was a good idea to share as a couple, so I gave this book to my girlfriend, but ohhh my god, that was not a good idea at all. So guys: do not buy this book if you want to give it to your girlfriend. Girls: buy this book only if you want to make your boyfriend happy and surprise him in many ways. I bought "Pleasing your womman" and it is an amazing book.

I have two points, sadly both of them not very positive. My partner and I are having problems with intimacy, and we are pursuing ways to 'fix' the problem. If one is new to dating and intimacy this book would probably contain helpful advice. A more seasoned individual will not find this book helpful, nor will it deal with the more complicated sexual situations in real life. The second point revolves around the fact that, in situations outside of the bedroom, the author appears to have mistaken the century, and advises women to be pleasing, personality-lacking, self-effacing 'yes people'. Although I agree with her point that we should always try to put our best foot forward, she is one step away from advocating a subscription to the June Cleaver fan club. I can't dissuade the reader from buying this book enough.

I don't know how Eve understans men so well (maybe she had a lot of brothers?) but she does. Women who rely on this book will keep their men their adoring servants for life, and the funny thing is the men will ahve a great time doing it (and think it was all their idea). I also recommend the author's companion book, The Complete Idiots Guide to Pleasing Your Woman.

My wife and I were given this book, along with author Eve Salinger's Complete idiots Guide to Pleasing Your Woman for Valentine's Day. They are so sexy and smart and funny. We have a great time reading them aloud to each other...and taking their advice. They will add a lot of new energy to your raltionship -- that's for sure!

For someone new to relationships and men and very little experience, this is a fair review of various aspects of relationships from communication to sex. But it is for all practical purposes mostly common sense or just scraping the surface. Don't expect to walk away from this book with any revelations on how to please a man. The first 1/4 of the book for me was pretty retarded to be honest :) The rest of it, well you could definitely learn more from gossip with your girl friends! And they don't make claim to be "experts".

HIT BELOW THE BELT is the true story of a medical doctor's diagnosis of having Prostate Cancer, and his journey of the many twists and turns of seeking treatment for his conditon. A no holds barred book about a very common ailment, that every man over 40 should be required to read, together with their mates. Told in non medical lingo, the book is a fast read.

I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and am about to undergo a radical prostatectomy in about 6 days. I was disappointed in the book and found it amazing how many physicians and other professionals were consulted before the author determined or decided on his course of treatment. I had hoped to have a more balanced read and this book made me really wonder whether I have opted for what is best for me. I am not a doctor and did not have access to the professionals the author had access to. Fortunately, I first read a book by Dr. Patrick C. Walsh who developed the "nerve-sparing" technique before I read this book. At least I have some peace of mind that I have made the right decision.

Because the author is a doctor, because of the treatment option he selected, and most of all, because of his direct and engaging writing style, Berberich's book is well worth reading.

He makes the process even scarier than it already needs to be. He exagerates. For instance, he describes the pain of the biopsy as horrible. Having just had one, I can say the pain was not noteworthy.

He goes to a hundred doctors to determine his course of action. Doesn't that, by itself, show he's at least a little bit crazy?

I read this book because of the quotes I'd read in a nutrition newsletter that seemed to capture the mind-set that was essental if one is to deal with prostate cancer successfully. I'm a pediatrcian, like the author, who was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and had a radical prostatectomy with good results. I was hoping for more wisdom from reading the book, but found most of it only in the introduction. The author's obsessive pursuit of knowledge in order to make his decision fit his personality, but perhaps not many others. His anecdotal comments about the surgical option are just that, and far from what I experienced. I'm afraid that many of his own fears will only serve to cause more anxiety to readers than is necessary and prevent them from "coming to peace" with prostate cancer and the decision they make. For those men who have decided on radiation and seeds this book might be helpful. But, for those seeking a balanced view of the treatment options this book will not be useful.

This books sucks. I threw it in the trash. Don't waste your money. I gave it one star because that's the lowest it will allow. It's not even worth that much.

Being involved in health and fitness all my life I think I can make a pretty honest review of this book. At 39 years old, I thought I could use a book that was designed for my age.

I respect Mr. Paris for some of the things that he stands for, basic human rights and stuff, and a genuine desire to take care of his health and promote good health. God bless him on that!

Mr. Paris also has a fantastic body as can be seen on the back cover. The only thing that bothers me, and this bothers me about all "old school" body builders is their use of steroids.

If you've ever seen any competition photos of Bob, (do a web search) his body was blown up bigger than anything humanly possible. Maybe he only used them to get over a peak, or maybe he used them regularly, but either way, you can't honestly say that you can look like a monster without some type of hormonal stimulant.

The thing is, to be a competitive body builder you HAVE TO take steroids and probably growth hormone or you CAN NOT ever expect to win major competitions. The way the sport is going now, guys with thighs the same circumference as my entire body! It's just insane! I can understand why Mr. Paris got the heck out of that sport.

Anyway, that is what bothers me. Nowhere in the book did he talk about his steroid use. Okay so maybe it's not important to THIS book, but it IS important in the grand scheme of things. If you use steroids to get over a peak, it's cheating. Period. I mean, you see this picture of this well-build guy and you think to yourself, "Hey if I buy this book I can achieve what he has"

Listen, steroids assist you to gain muscle that you otherwise wouldn't be able to gain. You end up lifting heavier, and even if you stop using them, your body has been conditioned with the help of the stimulant. So yeah, of course your body is going to look better than an average guy even if you stop using steroids.

I'd like to see a regular, down-to-earth guy write a book who has NEVER touched a damn drug or stimulant in his life, who has an awesome physique. I mean Arnold has taken them. Anyone that is gorilla huge has taken steroids. It's really deceptive, depressing, saddening, and just sucks.

Some of his supplement tips and grooming tips in this book are a little bit weak and outdated. He mentions not to do anything about aging hair (thinning and such). To me that sounds a little contradictory from a man who used artificial means to make his body look better. That may sound a bit petty on my part, but it's how I feel.

I've read other books by Mr. Paris and you either like his approach or you hate it. What I mean is, he is really big on the factors that surround your workouts including detailed meditation, detailed daily journals with your food consumptions and his writing style tends to be very long winded. You can tell Mr. Paris is passionate about fitness, but there are quicker ways to get to the point.

But don't get me wrong, I respect Bob on certain things and he appears to have a genuine heart. He's also conquered many hurdles in his life and he's achieved noteworthiness. Don't think that this is the "be all, end all" book for guys 40+. It has some good advice and does have it's place in your fitness book case.

However, don't get discouraged if you stay 100% drug-free all your life, work out hard and never look like him. Remember, he was a hard-core, competitive, old-school-type bodybuilder (and everything that goes with it)

If you found my review helpful you might enjoy other reviews by me. Just click on the "see all my reviews" link at the top of this review.

How refreshing to read a fitness book that doesn't pander to the "chiseled chic" set, or promise 20 inch biceps in 20 hours.
Paris's "PRIME" is exactly what it bills itself as: a realistic approach to fitness (physically, mentally and nutritionally) for the 40 year old man. The book copiously details goal setting as a necessary step prior to commencing a well thought out fitness program. Bob also details three variations of fitness programs for the beginner or more advanced individual, and allows room for variations for those of us with more than a passing familiarity with the weight room. The nutrition section is incredibly detailed, and is a very valuable resource for people interested in sensible balanced eating as opposed to "diet-of-the week" trends which seem to dominate best sellers lists.
The book contains very nice photographs which, suprisingly, illustrate practical, attainable results, as compared to the oiled, steroid-inflated image most publishers try to sell us on.
I threw away a pack of Marlboros after reading page 40 of this book.
This, like any other fitness guide, isn't going to supply "instant motivation" for those who can't see their way into the gym. For those of us who have made workouts an important (and neccesary) part of our lifestyle, however, Bob Paris has supplied us with a genuine gem - solid advice, practical exercise, smart nutrition, and direct motivation. This is a 5 star thank you to him.

It is a fitness book to meet the needs of men in their mid-30s and beyond. The exercises in the book are good except that most requires you to be at a gym as it requires equipment - unlike Jorge Cruise's "Eight Minutes in the Morning".

The nutrition and the suggestions on how to look young are also instructive.

At long last, there's a book out there written for the older lifter. Here, Paris is referring to someone who's 40 or over, but he also stresses that at even younger ages, the body begins to change, and someone in their mid-30s may even start to notice diminished testosterone levels.

Unfortunately, ego and pride will keep the people who need to read this book the most from actually doing so. If you workout at a gym, chances are you'll see someone there who's not 20 or 25, oblivious to the fact that he needs to adapt his workout to meet the changes his body has undergone as a result of aging. Thankfully Paris talks about the importance of recovery---the aspect of lifting that eludes so many lifters.

Hopefully people will keep an open mind and read this book as they move through their 30s. When I was in my late 20s and early 30s, Paris' "Flawless" was a challenging workout. Now that I'm older, there's no way I could endure that rigorous a workout and get the results I did back then.

The key to remember is, that if you adapt your workouts to your age, they'll be more productive and you WILL see better results than someone who's only fooling himself by trying to fool his body.

Let me start by saying that this book is somewhat funny.
The title makes no sense. The book is written by a man and has more to do with what is professional than what is fashionable. The title should have been "Mistakes Men make that Employers hate." It is a pretty good guide if you are looking for a job and don't know how to dress yourself. Otherwise, don't waste the money.
The only reason I even gave it 2 stars was because of the humor.

Kenneth Karpinski's little book is a quick read and has its better moments.

But his humor is sarcastic, his tips are very basic, and the project has little or nothing to do with what *women* hate. They're simply matters of good taste and self-awareness. Men don't learn well by being made fun of. We carry enough weight already.

This book makes a convenient stocking stuffer and is good for a few chuckles in that way. However the Rutledge Press 'Gentlemanners' series is more helpful if you really intend to elevate your game.

The advice in this book is so basic and obvious that you would have bigger problems than fashion if you actually learned something. The title is pure marketing. There is nothing in the book that targets women's opinions over other men's opinions. I'm sending it back.

I saw this book at a local bookstore and had to pick it up as an early Father's Day gift for my dad. Kenneth Karpinski uses humor to pass along clothing and style advice to men. The tone of the book is joking, not negative or condescending, so no one should get offended.

This book is the perfect gift for any man in your life!

This was a book written, because his publisher probably gave him money to do it.
The brother is bogus. he is still living a lie, to himself and others. He admits that even after the last book he had not come totally clean with himself.
Dont believe his "bisexual" crap. He seems intent on proving his own bisexuality by showing stories of confusion in others. That is not a bisexual, that is a gay man in denial!
His comments about how good he looks, and how good he dresses, then gets mad when people say he acts gay. LOL. First. Bro, your looks are average at best, come down off the high horse. Second, Tom Joyner was correct, he does LOOK gay on his book cover and the Jet cover.
If you are expecting insight, or information. Not in this book. if you expect him to state a position, he will not. Only have safe sex. he seems to justify men who sleep around, as long as they tell their women, or they are safe.
This brotha is frontin, and needs to get real with yourself.
sorry, i just dont like fake people, and this brother is as genuine as a $3 bill. he is playing on peoples fears to sell a book.

The second in a series, JL King further clarifies the down low approach. Hear the voices of men who participate in this lifestyle and the women affected thru his poignant writing. Buy this book and pass onto friends so that they can be aware of this troubling issue. JL King has done it again! Riveting!

I give the brotha credit for at least putting a label on himself. In the introduction, he says "I am a bisexual man." That's pretty much would've saved Oprah about half an hour of dialog from his appearance on the show. I mean the man went on and on about how he's living the straight life, but has sex with men and didn't consider himself gay or bisexual. For some DL brothas, "It was the liquor." Personally, I don't think there's enough alcohol on this planet to make me even consider...I can't even type it out.

Anyway, back to this book - I think it's a decent follow-up, but not worth purchasing. There was an, er, interesting story on how he was on a date dancing with a beautiful sister and this, er, well, in his words, "fine brother," walked in and how they were both checking him out and laughing about it. See? Honest Love. Check it out at the local library, if you're interested in his life after the down low.

Covers the hows and why of andro supplimentation. Very concise and based on medical research. In additon, very useful info on other suppliments such as DHEA and creatine and some dietary suggestions make this a helpful additon to any bodybuilding library.

Only 15 of the 30 pages in this booklet have anything to do with Andro. Event then its pretty mediocre stuff. However, for a low price, simple presentation of the 'possible' effect of andro supplementation, and the 'possible' uses of DHEA, protein, carbs, aminos, creatine, pyruvate, ciwugia and tibulus then this is a starting point. For the more knowledgeable give it a miss.

This is a good workout, better than the one in the original "Body Sculpting Bible." It's intense, but luckily they avoid burnout by insisting on only three workouts a week.
They also emphasize the importance of warming up, as well as stretching before and after lifting weights.

However, there are a few factual errors and some redundancies. For example, I noticed they give bad advice on walking technique (they say to walk on the ball of your foot, toe - heel rather than heel - toe as it should be. I think they got running and walking confused).

Also, the 12 week workout is broken up into three four week programs. These are excellent programs, but they reproduce each workout on four pages. There's a separate and unnecessary page for each week of the workout. For example, the pages for weeks 2, 3 and 4 are (except for the week number) are exactly the same as the page for week one - and so on. All that was needed was one page that said "workout for weeks 1 - 4" or "workout for weeks 9 - 12"). This adds several unnecessary pages, but perhaps they needed a minimum page count.

They also drop hints about aerobic exercise here and there, but give woefully eclectic and incomplete advice on it.

I would recommend this book, as the workout was challenging enough even for someone like me who has lifted weights for years.

I have tried this workout program for about a week and I got really fed up, the diet is very weak, suggest eating smaller portions 3x a day and with the amount of exercises that one is doing you're spending over an hour-an-a-half at the gym! What worked for me is the "Abs Diet" it first teaches you nutrition and how to eat right and then how to work out properly (but no necessarily the technique or the weight you need to lift, just the type of workouts required)... so I refered to this book for proper technique, thus giving it 3 starts instead of 1.

I am myself a recovering batterer. I began my process of change well over ten years ago after attending a Duluth Model program at the Center for Nonviolence in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Previously I had attended two six month long Anger Management Programs conducted by PhD Psychologists and MSW's. Today I conduct a batterers program myself using the Duluth Model outlined and explained in this book. This program has changed my life.

Domestic Violence is a PEOPLE problem. Not a gender issue. The Duluth Model only seeks to embarrass and blame men as if it were exclusively a male characteristic, rather than giving real help to stop abusive behavior. Nevermind that women are just as likely to initiate violence against a man. Programs that use the Duluth Model are only creating an adversarial dynamic between men & women. It clearly reflects the feminist IDEOLOGY of male oppression towards women. So there is obviously a heavy bias.

Bruce Lindon is a licensed marriage and family therapist who draws upon his years of experience and expertise to provide men with insights into the emotional challenges confronting present-day dads in Finding Time For Fatherhood. With text ideal for the non-specialist general reader, each chapter is hallmarked with questions at the end to provide the reader with a chance to consider personal experiences and discuss the issues raised with their spouse, partner, or other dads. Finding Time For Fatherhood is a valued and much appreciated contribution to the growing library of parenting books in general, and male parenting in particular.

I have no idea what this man is talking about. His approach to fatherhood is so archaic he makes the staunchest 1950s conservative look like a member of the anarchist liberation front. It's obvious Dr. Linton's writing stems from an attempt to justify his own shortcomings as a father. A dismal read even for the 50 cent bin at the used book store.

This book contains several good points to keep in mind as you shop for your next purchase. I am aware that there are several large volumes on the subject, but I want to read something that I can remember and not something that I have to lug to the store with me. This is a decent book.

This books is not as helpful or convincing in its presentation as the classic work in this field, Molloy's New Dress For Success, although this is shorter and perhaps easier to read. The author also lost some credibility with me when she suggested that "Mountblanc" is the top-end pen to own(the brand is spelled "Montblanc"). Molloy takes a much more empirical, research-based approach to the study of clothing and its effect on others. Although his work is now a bit dated, this book is not much more recent.