Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity

by Justin Baldoni

Overview

A GRIPPING, FEARLESS EXPLORATION OF MASCULINITY

 The effects of traditionally defined masculinity have become one of the most prevalent social issues of our time. In this engaging and provocative new book, beloved actor, director, and social activist Justin Baldoni reflects on his own struggles with masculinity. With insight and honesty, he explores a range of difficult, sometimes uncomfortable topics including strength and vulnerability, relationships and marriage, body image, sex and sexuality, racial justice, gender equality, and fatherhood.

 Writing from experience, Justin invites us to move beyond the scripts we’ve learned since childhood and the roles we are expected to play. He challenges men to be brave enough to be vulnerable, to be strong enough to be sensitive, to be confident enough to listen. Encouraging men to dig deep within themselves, Justin helps us reimagine what it means to be man enough and in the process what it means to be human.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780063055605
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	05/03/2022
Pages:	368
Sales rank:	29,050
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.80(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Justin Baldoni is a devoted husband, father of two, and Bahá’í. He is an actor, director, producer, and the co-founder and co-chair of both Wayfarer Studios and the Wayfarer Foundation. Over the last ten years, Justin has been on a journey to explore masculinity and reimagine what it means to be a man—what it means to be a human—in the world today. He has spoken about his journey with masculinity in his wildly popular TED talk, and his digital series “Man Enough”, as well as on college campuses across America.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 Brave Enough 16

What It Really Means to Be Brave

Chapter 2 Big Enough 41

The Body Issue: From Head to Toe and All Parts Between

Chapter 3 Smart Enough 75

Why I Don't Have Every Answer and Why That's a Good Thing

Chapter 4 Confident Enough 102

Confidence in a Sea of Insecurity

Chapter 5 Privileged Enough 141

The Reality of My Racism and White, Male Privilege

Chapter 6 Successful Enough 175

The Career Ladder and the Power of Service

Chapter 7 Sexy Enough 195

Intimacy, Insecurity, and the Paradox of Porn

Chapter 8 Loved Enough 232

The Real Work of Relationships

Chapter 9 Dad Enough 278

Raising Children When I'm Still Growing Up

Chapter 10 Enough 321

Waving the White Flag

Acknowledgments 335

Editorial Reviews

Man Enough filled my heart with courage to do and be better. Oozing truth and love this book was absolutely necessary for me to read. If you’re like me and searching for a push in the right direction… you’ve found it.” — Shawn Mendes

"In a world drowning in harmful ideas about masculinity, Man Enough is the life raft we desperately need. Wise, vulnerable, trustworthy, and hilarious, this book will liberate lives, redeem relationships, and help carry us all to higher ground."  — Glennon Doyle, New York Times bestselling author of Untamed, Founder of Together Rising

“Man Enough takes us on an intensely personal yet universal journey as Justin Baldoni explores how the messages of masculinity have shaped him individually and us collectively. His brave reflections invite us into our own stories with more empathy, compassion, and freedom for ourselves and for the men in our lives. This book shines a needed light on our inherent self-worth and what it truly means to be man enough.”  — Jay Shetty, New York Times bestselling author of Think Like A Monk

“This is the most important addition to the conversation around masculinity in a decade because it is solution based and allows everyone access to this conversation in a safe way. Justin is masterful in encouraging and guiding men in consciously examining their own masculinity and how it's affecting their lives and the world around them by being transparent and vulnerable about his own growth.”   — Karamo Brown, TV Host & star of Netflix’s Queer Eye 

"Rather than “redefining” masculinity, which merely sets new limits and expectations, Baldoni’s approach of “undefining” creates more space for men (and everyone else) to fully be themselves." — Donald Collins, Healthline

From the Publisher

"Rather than “redefining” masculinity, which merely sets new limits and expectations, Baldoni’s approach of “undefining” creates more space for men (and everyone else) to fully be themselves."

Donald Collins

“Man Enough takes us on an intensely personal yet universal journey as Justin Baldoni explores how the messages of masculinity have shaped him individually and us collectively. His brave reflections invite us into our own stories with more empathy, compassion, and freedom for ourselves and for the men in our lives. This book shines a needed light on our inherent self-worth and what it truly means to be man enough.” 

Jay Shetty

"In a world drowning in harmful ideas about masculinity, Man Enough is the life raft we desperately need. Wise, vulnerable, trustworthy, and hilarious, this book will liberate lives, redeem relationships, and help carry us all to higher ground." 

Glennon Doyle

Man Enough filled my heart with courage to do and be better. Oozing truth and love this book was absolutely necessary for me to read. If you’re like me and searching for a push in the right direction… you’ve found it.

Shawn Mendes

This is the most important addition to the conversation around masculinity in a decade because it is solution based and allows everyone access to this conversation in a safe way. Justin is masterful in encouraging and guiding men in consciously examining their own masculinity and how it's affecting their lives and the world around them by being transparent and vulnerable about his own growth.”  

Karamo Brown