Be a Man About It: Building a Healthier Idea of Masculinity - Hardcover

Bell, George

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1907326138 ISBN 13: 9781907326134

Verlag: Capstone, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

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Be a Man About It dismantles these rigid, outdated rules that men are expected to follow and builds something better: a flexible version of masculinity that shows men, women, partners, parents and teachers a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

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GEORGE BELL is the co-founder of JACK, a men’s publication and platform for men’s issues and experiences which aren’t spoken about enough, but should be. Bell has spent over a decade working in the mental health space, helping to normalise the conversation around mental health.

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PRAISE FOR BE A MAN ABOUT IT

‘An absolutely fascinating enquiry into the nature of masculinity, coming at a time when it’s really needed. Hats off to George Bell.’
STEPHEN FRY, UK Comedian, Actor, Writer, and Presenter

‘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 and Neuroscientist

‘Be a Man About It isn’t some macho pep talk or a pity parade, it’s a deeply human look at what happens when men are taught to bury everything.’
GAVIN OATTES, International Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author

‘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

‘A book of hope that will simply save lives.’
GARY HAYES, Ex-Military and Police, Anti-Terrorism Unit

‘This brilliant book draws you in with ease and makes it a must-read for everyone.’
AMELIA WRIGHTON, Co-Founder and CEO, Suicide&Co

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Redefine what it means to be a man in the modern world.

Countless men around the world are succumbing to the pressure imposed by rigid cultural norms, traditions, and beliefs. And yet, others have found new ways to express their masculinity and thrive as fathers, workers, leaders, husbands, partners, professionals, soldiers, helpers, and more. This book is your roadmap to finding the latter path.

In Be a Man About It: Building a healthier idea of masculinity, mental health educator and masculinity advocate, George Bell, delivers an insightful and inspiring new way to express modern masculinity. The book explains how to reduce the intense pressure facing men and boys today by offering a fulfilling and flexible template of masculinity that provides room for every man to thrive.

Every section in the book is packed with firsthand insights, modern data, cutting-edge research, and comments from knowledgeable guests and experts, including army veterans, athletes, professors, doctors, artists, first responders, and those who have lost people close to them―or almost lost themselves.

Be a Man About It demonstrates how to understand your own sense of masculinity, deal with your emotions, handle setbacks, and navigate challenging experiences without suppressing your nature or indulging in destructive behaviours. It’s perfect for men struggling to identify exactly what it means to be a “good man” or “real man” today, as well as the women in their lives who want to better understand the men they’re close to.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Capstone
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1907326138
• ISBN 13: 9781907326134
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 368
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Wiley-VCH GmbH; product_safety@wiley.com; ; Boschstrasse 12; Weinheim; 69469; Deutschland