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A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son

Michael Ian Black
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A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020

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Michael Ian Black

A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Humor

Self-Improvement

Biography
Setting

2020s

Topic
Gender & Feminism

Parenting
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son, Michael Ian Black addresses his teenage son through letters, reflecting on masculinity, fatherhood, and societal expectations. The author encourages his son to challenge traditional notions of male toughness and advocates for empathy, kindness, and emotional openness, aiming to guide him in navigating adulthood.

Informative

Emotional

Heartwarming

Contemplative

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

4.3

1,607 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

In A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son, Michael Ian Black explores masculinity with humor and vulnerability. The narrative is heartfelt and reflective, offering poignant fatherly advice. Some may find its focus narrow, primarily appealing to parents. Overall, Black's mix of wit and sincerity effectively engages readers, making it a thoughtful read.

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Who Should Read A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son?

Readers who enjoy A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son by Michael Ian Black are likely to appreciate heartfelt, humorous essays on fatherhood and masculinity. Fans of memoirs like Dad is Fat by Jim Gaffigan or Born a Crime by Trevor Noah may find it equally engaging.

4.3

1,607 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Humor

Self-Improvement

Biography
Setting

2020s

Topic
Gender & Feminism

Parenting
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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