Self-Made Man

A provocative and captivating account by a journalist about her eighteen months spent disguised as a man.

Norah Vincent became an overnight media sensation with the release of "Self-Made Man." In this book, she describes how difficult it is to be a man, even in a man's world. Following in the tradition of John Howard Griffin, Vincent spent a year and a half as her male alter ego, Ned, exploring what men are like when women are not present. As Ned, she joined a bowling team, took a high-profile sales job, went on dates with both women and men, visited strip clubs, and even managed to infiltrate a monastery and a men's therapy group. "Self-Made Man" is both thought-provoking and enjoyable to read – a relatable and thrilling masterpiece of immersive journalism.