5 reasons you should SO read this book!

A word of advice (or warning, whichever term you prefer): Whatever you do, do not - absolutely do not - read this book in public. You think I'm kidding. I know you do. But I seriously think that while the reading of this book may not kill you, the hilarity might. Seriously. And if that doesn't do the job, then the possiblity (or the humiliation) of having to explain what you're laughing at just might do it instead. I do have to point out, though, that the catalogue synopsis for this title is very, very sad indeed. It doesn't even begin to hint at its megatastic awesomeness. Consider the evidence:

"An account of Peta's discoveries delving deeper into the mysterious world of men. It is a highly personal and frequently hilarious pilgrimage that will resonate with women everywhere." -- Front flap.

WHAT? If you're a minimalist, that small piece is exactly what you're looking for. If you're more like me, and desperately in need of a list to convince you, HERE YOU GO! (I like my version better, but then I do have an over inflated opinion of myself):

With rollicking humour and great personal insight, Peta addresses the issue of what it means to be a man in the twenty-first century. From Greece to Paris and back to NZ, she freely discusses past relationships and shares a heartfelt story of her husband that had me shedding a tear or two. Also included are very funny (and serious) interviews with a varied assortment of male interviewees of all ages and walks of life.

And so, here are 5 reasons you should SO read this book!



Read this book in public because other people need to laugh, too!
Ignore my warning. This book is perfect for reading in public. In fact, I encourage it. I read parts of this book on my morning bus ride and was snorting so hard with laughter the man seated across from me had to ask what was so funny. It was not easy to respond with, 'A chapter called Sex & love: If you walk away from me I'll love you from behind.' Eek. He, however, laughed as hard as I did, which I consider a WIN. (If a somewhat embarrassing one).

Funniest subtitle I've seen in ages
Subtitle: Why Men Are Like Buses, which is explained thus: men are like buses because you wait and wait and wait and then several come at once.

Eminently quotable book
Consider these!

On kissing: "A kiss is an activity where you press your lips to another person's, swapping mucus, bacteria and God knows what else."

Lessons learned in sex & love: "The main difference between a man and a bus is that men don't have signs on them indicating direction"

On sports: Lessons learned on sports: "I have a problem with sports that I probably need counselling for" (her and me both)

On shoes: "Men let themselves down with their shoes"

Interesting array of interviews and topics
The interviews provide candid perspectives on a variety of topics including, to list just a few, fatherhood, sex, monogamy, sport, courtship, sexual orientation and fashion.

Never boring
Hilarious, touchy and often wry but never boring. If you've read Peta's book on women - Can we help it if we're fabulous? : and other thoughts on being a woman - then you've just got to read this, too. For real.
- tosca